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HYMNS FOR THE CHURCH ON 
EARTH. 

BEING THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX 

HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL 

SONGS. 

(FOR THE MOST PART OF MODERN DATE.) 
SELECTED AND ARRAYED 

BY THE REV. J. C. RYLE, D.D., 

CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD, 

BISHOP OF LIVERPOOL. 



NEW EDITION. 

OF SIXTY-SIX HYMNS, SELECTED BY 
AN AMERICAN EDITOE 




NEW YOR 



ANSON D. F. RANDOLPH & COMPANY, 

9:0 BROADWAY, COR. 20th STREET. 



Copyright, 1883, by 

ANSON D. F. RANDOLPH & CO. 



NEW YORK : 

Edward O. Jenkins, Robert Rutter, 

Printer, Binder, 

20 North William St. 116 and 118 East 14th Street. 



Holy thoughts often abide forever in men's memories 
under the form of poetry, which pass away and are for- 
gotten wider the form of prose. 



A SPIRITUAL SONG 

FOR 

EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. 



44 Who so offereth praise glorifieth me." — Psalm I. 23. 
41 Where is God my Maker, who giveth songs in the night? " — 
Job xxxv. 10. 



PREFACE. 



In sending forth a new collection of Hymns, I 
feel it necessary to preface the work by a few 
words of explanation. I am anxious that no pur- 
chaser should misunderstand the nature of its 
contents. 

The first hundred hymns in this collection have 
already appeared in a separate form, under the 
title of " Spiritual Songs."* The remaining two 
hundred hymns have been added to the former 
selection ; and the whole three hundred are now 
sent forth (to prevent confusion) under the new 
title of u Hymns for the Church ox Earth." 



* This edition was reprinted in the small form, some years ago, 
and the success which has attended its publication has led the 
American publisher to reproduce the present volume. 



a PREFACE. 

Some explanatory account of the whole collection 
will now, perhaps, not be thought out of place. 

I wish it then to be distinctly understood, that 
the volume now in the reader's hands, does not 
profess to be a complete collection of all the best 
English hymns. The old familiar compositions of 
Watts, Wesley, Newton, Cowper, Toplady, &c, 
with which every lover of Christian psalmody is 
acquainted, are, for the most part, purposely ex- 
cluded from its pages. It contains, with a few 
exceptions, no hymns which are not comparatively 
of modern date. The greater proportion of the 
hymns in this volume are either very little known, 
or at any rate are not to be found in most of the 
hymn-books commonly used. It is a collection 
of the best modern hymns, and of a few old 
hymns, which are not so well known as they de- 
serve to be. 

Furthermore, I wish it to be understood, that 
this collection is not primarily intended for con- 
gregational use. Many of the hymns, no doubt, 
are admirably adapted for singing in the congre- 
gation. Many others, however, from their highly 
experimental character, are better suited for pri- 



PREFACE. 3 

7ate reading; while many are shut out from public 
usefulness by their peculiar and irregular metres. 
The comfort of invalids and the edification of 
Christians in private, have been the two principal 
objects I have had in view in preparing this col- 
lection. I hold strongly, that holy thoughts often 
abide for ever in men's memories under the form 
of poetry, which pass away and are forgotten under 
the form of prose. 

In compiling this hymn-book, I have availed 
myself of all the best modern collections which I 
have been able to obtain, whether of English, 
Scotch, Irish, or American origin; and I have 
laid no British or Irish authors under contribution 
without first seeking their permission. To the 
following writers I desire especially to express my 
grateful acknowledgments, and to thank them for 
the kindness and courtesy with which they have 
acceded to my applications for leave to use their 
hymns : — Dr. Bonar, of Kelso, N. B. ; — Rev. R, 
Macduff ; — Miss Catherine Winkworth, translator 
of the German hymns entitled " Lyra Germanica ;" 
— R. Massie, Esq., translator of the German hymns 
by Spitta, entitled "Lyra Domestica;" — the trans- 
it 



4 PREFACE. 

lator of the German hymns entitled " Hymns from 
the Land of Luther;" — A. L. W., author of 
"Hymns and Meditations;" — J. T., author of 
" Woodsorrel ;" — the author of "The Christian 
Life in Song ;" — and Kev. C. T. Astley, author of 
" Songs in the Night." I desire also to express 
my thanks to Messrs. Longman & Co., the well- 
known publishers, for their permission to insert 
some hymns from the lirst series of "Lyrics Ger- 
manica," and from "Lyra Domestica," in the 
copyright of both which works they have a ben- 
eficial interest. 

I must frankly confess, that I have been unable 
to discover the authorship of many of the hymns 
which I have inserted in this collection, and have 
consequently been unable to ask the permission 
of the writers to use them. If, therefore, any 
living authors of hymns should happen to see their 
compositions used without leave in this volume, 
I can only ask them to acquit me of any inten- 
tional discourtesy, and to believe, that I would 
have asked their permission, if I had known where 
to apply. 

The subjects of the hymns in this collection. 



PREFACE. 5 

are of wide range. I have purposely excluded all 
hymns which can only interest some one particu- 
lar section of the Church of Christ. I have spe- 
cially endeavoured to include those which como 
home to the hearts of all true Christians, of every 
name, and people, and tongue. Hymns full of 
Jesus Christ, whether living, dying, rising, inter- 
ceding, sympathizing, or coming again, — hymns 
full of the experience of believers, their conflicts, 
crosses, hopes, fears, sorrows, and joys, — such 
hymns are always useful. Of such, the Church 
can never have too many. Of such, I venture to 
think the present volume contains a rich store. 

Of the general value of hymns, it is needless to 
say anything. The children of the world may 
regard psalm-singing, or hymn-writing, with in- 
difference, or ill-disguised contempt. But the 
true-hearted servants of that Saviour, who " sung a 
hymn" before He went out to the Mount of Olives, 
have ever loved, in every age, to " teach and ad- 
monish one another in psalms, and hymns, and 
spiritual songs." (Coloss. iii. 19.) The Bible, on 
which they love to feed daily, abounds in hymns 
of praise. The Heaven, which they hope to in 



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habit one day, will be the abode of eternal praise. 
A thankful, hymn-singing spirit has always 
marked the days of a Church's spiritual pros- 
perity. It is a pleasant thought, that, however 
much Christians may disagree in pulpits, on plat- 
forms, and in prose writing, they are generally of 
one heart, and one mind, in praise and prayer. 

If the three hundred hymns, which I now send 
forth, shall do good to the weakest lamb in 
Christ's flock, and shall comfort, cheer, stablish, 
or build up one suffering member of Christ's mys* 
tical body, the labour which I have expended in 
collecting them will be more than repaid. 

J. C. RYLE. 

Helmingham Rectory, Suffolk, 
December, 1860. 



Note to the New American Edition. 

This volume was first reprinted more than twenty 
years ago, and was received with great favor. In the 
present reissue sixty-five hymns have been added, that 
it might contain a hymn or song for every day in the year. 

New York, 1883. 



INDEX TO FIRST LINES. 



PAGH 

A few more years shall roll 132 

A little while ! Our Lord shall come 41 

A little while of mingled joy and sorrow 294 

A little flock ! so calls He thee 396 

A pilgrim here I wander 335 

A pilgrim through this lonely world 74 

Abide with me, Thou gracious Guide 268 

Ah ! I shall soon be dying 52 

All that I was, my sin, my guilt 38 

Alone with Thee, my God ! alone with Thee 427 

Amid life's wild commotion 321 

And are we yet alive ; 99 

Are your souls the Saviour seeking? 412 

Asleep in Jesus ! blessed sleep ! 1 27 

As Thou wilt, my God ! I ever say 223 

Awake, ye saints, and raise your eyes 63 

Away with our sorrow and fear ! 37 

Be faithful to the end 362 

Beloved, it is well 90 

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INDEX. 

Be merciful to me, God 117 

Be not weary, toiling Christian 163 

Be still, my soul, Jehovah loveth thee 373 

Be still, my soul, let nothing stir 142 

Be still, my soul, the Lord is on thy side . . > 398 

Be steady, be steady , Oh ! my soul 235 

Be thou content, be still before 383 

Beyond the smiling and the weeping 431 

Birds have their quiet nests , 272 

Blessed be God, for ever blest 48 

Blessed be God, our God ! 202 

Breast the wave, Christian, when it is strongest. . . . 96 

By faith I see my Saviour dying 282 

Calm me, my G od, and keep me calm 358 

Cease, my soul, thy strayings ! 410 

Christ alone— Christ alone 420 

Christ's grave is vacant now ' 262 

Christ, of all my hopes the -ground 136 

Cling to the Mighty One 381 

Come and rejoice with me 322 

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire 421 

Come, Lord, and tarry not 311 

Come, let us join to sing of Jesus' love 194 

Come nearer, nearer still ..... 287 

Come to the morning prayer 168 

Come, Thou Almighty King 276 

Come to the blood-stain'd tree ..... . 297 



IXDEX. 9 

Come to me, Lord, when first I wake 330 

Come, sinner, to the Gospel feast 153 

Come, worship at Emmanuel's feet 343 

Commit thy wa) to God 407 

Do not I love Thee, my Lord ! 85 

Earth has engrossed my love too long 80 

Faint not, Christian, though the road 35 

Faith is a very simple thing 145 

Father, I know that all my Jife 183 

Father, whose hand hath led 263 

Fighting the battle of life 1G0 

For ever with the Lord. Amen -. 30 

For ever with the Lord. Father 151 

Forward, let the people go 265 

Friend after friend departs 218 

Gate of my heart, fly open wide 274 

Gently, Lord ! gently lead us 244 

Give to the winds thy fears 26 

Glory to God on high ! Let heaven 60 

Glory to God on high ! Peace upon earth 240 

Glory to God the Father be 209 

Go, labour on, spend and be spent 134 

Go up, go up, my heart 154 

Go when the morning shineth 213 

God doth not leave His own 387 



10 INDEX. 

God liveth ever \ 36S 

God of my life, how good, how wise 269 

Going home, and going quickly 394 

Hallelujah ! I believe 204 

Hast thou within a care so deep 348 

He bids us come, His voice we know , 34 

He sitteth o'er the waterfloods 256 

He suffered, and wilt thou repine 366 

Heavenward our path still goes 327 

Here, my Lord, I see Thee face to face 188 

Hope of our hearts, Lord, appear 69 

How blest is our sister, bereft 54 

How long, Lord, our Saviour 285 

How shall I follow Him I serve 236 

How shall I meet my Saviour 364 

How sweet the Gospel trumpet sounds 241 

How weary and how worthless 354 

I am a stranger here 346 

I am bound for the kingdom 372 

I am oppressed, my gracious God 253 

I am wandering down life's shady path « 217 

X do not doubt my safety 382 

I give Thee thanks unfeigned 229 

I have a home above 88 

I hear a voice at dawn of day 90 

I heard the voice of Jesus say 50 



INDEX. 11 

I Journey forth rejoicing 390 

I journey thro' a desert drear and wild 1 Tl 

I know not the way I am going 12 ™ 

I lay my sins on Jesus 21 

I look to Jesus, and the cloud 206 

I 'm but a stranger here 207 

I 'm going to leave all my sadness , 84 

T need Thee, precious Jesus 277 

I saw the cross of Jesus 424 

I think of Thee, Saviour ! 360 

I thought that I was strong, Lord 302 

I thought upon my sins, and I was sad 66 

I was a wandering sheep 76 

I will not let Thee go, Thou help in time of need. . . 352 

If God is mine, then present things 71 

In days of trouble and of care 357 

In the still silence of the voiceless night 286 

In Thy name, Lord, assembling 42 

Is God for me ? What is it 55 

Is it a long way off 279 

It is Thy hand, my God ! 124 

Jehovah is our strength 113 

Jesus, I come to Thee 155 

Jesus, I love Thee, Thou dost know 123 

Jesus, in thy memory keep 248 

Jesus is our Shepherd, wiping every tear 242 

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12 IXDEX. 

Jesus, my Saviour, look on me ! 120 

Jesus, my sorrow lies too deep 122 

Jesus, our Lord ! to Thee we call 97 

Jesus, Thy name I love 10S 

Jesus, we rest in Thee 128 

Joyfully, joyfully, onward we move 406 

Just as I am, without one plea 25 

Know ye that better land 170 

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace 215 

Leaning on Thee, my guide and friend 231 

Let me be with Thee, where Thou art 53 

Let not your hearts be faint 380 

Let sinners saved give thanks and siug 87 

Let worldly minds the world pursue 48 

Lie down, frail body, here 245 

Lo, I am with Thee ! 425 

Long did I toil, and knew no earthly rest 115 

Look Thou with pity on a brother's fall 94 

Look up, my soul, to Christ thy joy 319 

Lord, a whole long day of pain 375 

Lord Jesus, are we one with Thee. ..... 51 

Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt 137 

Lord, I hear of showers of blessing 422 

Lord, it belongs not to my care 24 

Lord, no guardian to defend me 203 

Lord, take my heart just as it is 18C 



IND1 13 

Lord, the waves are breaking o'er 377 

Lowly my soul, be lowly 140 

Make haste, man, to live 234 

Master, where abidest Thou 367 

Mighty God ! on whom the cares 210 

Mine ! what rays of glory bright 300 

My b?rk is on a troubled sea 325 

My days are gliding swiftly by 403 

My faith looks up to Thee 221 

My God, my Father, while I stray 59 

My heavenly home is bright and fair 195 

My Lord hath taught me 340 

My prayer to the promise shall cling 198 

My Saviour ! Thou art precious 414 

My sins are blotted out 67 

My soul, go boldly forth 130 

My will would like a life of ease 331 

Nearer, my God, to Thee 81 

Never further than Thy cross. 351 

No condemnation, O my soul 3r* 

No gospel like this 144 

No shadows yonder 350 

Now I have found a Friend 181 

O abide, abide in Jesus 299 

O gracious Shepherd, bind us 105 

O happy house. O home supremely blest 305 



14 IXDEX. 

haste away, my brethren dear 43 

O Holy Saviour ! Friend unseen 46 

OLambof God! Still keep me 114 

Lord, I look to Thee 216 

Lord, who now art seated 32 

Thou, the contrite sinner's friend 65 

Thou, who nearest prayer 257 

Oft have I sat in secret sighs 271 

Oh ! eyes that are weary 328 

Oh ! foolish heart be still 251 

Oh ! for the calm beyond the storms 201 

Oh ! for the peace which floweth as a river 338 

Oh ! Holy Ghost, Eternal God 150 

Oh ! Jesus, leave not me 304 

Oh ! where shall rest be found , 187 

One prayer I have, all prayers in one 74 

One sweetly solemn thought ; 125 

Our times are in Thy hand 27 

Pass away earthly joy 103 

Perfect through suffering 399 

Pilgrim of earth, who art 211 

Praise the Lord, who died to save us 157 

Praise ye Jehovah, praise the Lord most holy 118 

Prayer is the breath of God in man 91 

Prayer was appointed to convey 100 

Precious is the name of Jesus 324 



INDEX 15 

Precious Saviour, may I live 409 

Press forward and fear not 86 

Rejoice for a brother deceas'd 53 

Rejoice, my fellow pilgrim SOS 

Rejoice, 't is not in sorrow 361 

Rejoice to-day with one accord 413 

Rejoice, ye saints, rejoice and praise 86 

Rest, rest, from anxious thought 197 

Rest, weary soul ! S91 

Return, wanderer, to thy home 421 

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless S12 

Siug Hallelujah ! praise the Lord ! 838 

Sing Hallelujah ! Christ doth live 178 

Sing praise, the tomb is void 139 

Sing, sing His lofty praise 

Sing we the song of those who stand 72 

Sing with me ! sing with me ! 430 

Sinner, hear thy Saviour's call 

Soon and for ever, the breakiug of day 

Sound, sound the truth abroad 171 

Sound tbe high praises of Jesus our King 250 

Source of my life's refreshing springs 310 

Sow in the morn thy seed 93 

Sow ye beside all waters 416 

Spirit diviue, attend our prayer , 70 

Spirit of everlasting grace 

Stand up aud bless the Lord. , 62 

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It) INDEX. 

Still on Thy loving heart let me repose 813 

Sweet is the solace of Thy love 173 

Take comfort, Christians, when your frieuds 129 

Take no thought for the morrow 353 

The Church has waited long 44 

The God of harvest praise 254 

The hour of my departure's come 131 

The more the cross the nearer Heaven 192 

The Spirit in our hearts 68 

The way seems dark about me 238 

The weary day is tarrying 168 

Thee will I love, my strength, my tower 92 

There is a city of the saints 296 

There is a morning star, my soul 109 

There is a name I love to hear 190 

There is an eye that never sleeps 104 

There is an hour when I must part 83 

There is life for a look at the crucified One 333 

There 's nought on earth to rest upon 158 

Thou art my hiding-place, Lord ! 119 

Thou hast stood here, Lord Jesus ! 428 

Thou knowest, Lord, the weariness t . 315 

Thou, who did'st for Peter's faith 77 

Through the love of God our Saviour „ . 56 

Thus far \he Lord has led us 226 

Thy way, not mine, Lord ! 281 



INDEX. ] r 

Thy works, not mine, Christ ! 341 

'T is not a lonely night-watch 149 

'T is not for man to trifle 258 

To-day mine, to-morrow thine 156 

Trust on ! Trust on ! believer 376 

Upon the stormy waters 186 

Wait, my soul, upon the Lord 196 

Walk in the light, so shalt thou know 106 

We are the Lord's ; His all-sufficient merit 222 

We cannot always trace the way 110 

We have no home but Heaven 143 

We '11 sing of Christ, no matter who 39 

We love Thee, Lord, because when we 64 

We praise and bless Thee, gracious Lord 401 

We speak of the realms of the blessed 413 

We would see Jesus 388 

Weep not, Jesus lives on high 397 

Welcome, days of solemn meeting 79 

What cheering words are these 33 

What God decrees, child of His love 236 

What grace, Lord, and beauty shone 107 

What is the thing of greatest price 199 

What of the night, watchman ? 166 

What shall I be, my Lord? 404 

What shall we be, and whither shall we 290 

Whatever God does is well 174 



18 1XDEX. 

Whatever my God ordains is right 344 

When along life's thorny road 28 

When far from the hearts where our fondest 147 

When I by faith the Saviour's death 60 

When morn awakes our hearts 225 

When the nations toss and roar 1S3 

When the spark of life is waning 84 

When to my closet I repair 232 

When this passing world is done 22 

When waves of sorrow round me swell 57 

When we cannot see our way 40 . 

While others pray for grace to die 317 

While travelling thro' this wilderness 174 

Why restless, why so weary 399 

Will that not joyful be 283 

With my whole heart to Thee I '11 raise 267 

Would'st thou be wise, and know the Lord 95 

Ye angels, who stand round the throne 283 

Ye trembling souls, dismiss your fears 247 

Yes ! for me, for me He careth , . 812 



ADDITIONAL HYMNS. 

Abide with me : fast falls the eventide 441 

And is there, Lord, a rest 500 

44 As thy da} r , thy strength shall be ! " 466 

At the door of mercy sighing 458 

Awhile in spirit, Lord, to Thee 464 

Blessed Saviour, Thee I love 499 

Cheer up, desponding soul 455 

Come to the land of peace 447 

Dear Refuge of my weary soul 451 

Dear Lord and Master mine 453 

Father, who didst fashion me 435 

Fairest Lord Jesus 498 

Fear not, poor, weary one 460 

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me 437 

Hail, my ever blessed Jesus 465 

F<^ leadeth me : O blessed thought 452 

Here I can firmly rest 459 

I bless the Christ of God 443 

I would love Thee, God and Father 481 

In sleep's serene oblivion laid 495 

In us the hope of glory 457 

Jesus, grant me this, I pray 446 

Jesus, my Lord, my God 449 

Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts 462 

Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all 488 

Jesus, I live to Thee 489 

Jesus, blessed Mediator 490 

Jesus, this heart within me burns 491 

Lord, 1 was blind ! I could not see 434 

Lord Jesus, by Thy passion 439 

Lord, Thou art my Rock of strength , 461 

Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee 479 

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20 INDEX. 

More love to Thee, O Christ 496 

My spirit longs for Thee 454 

My trust is in the Lord 463 

My God, how wonderful Thou art 478 

My God, is any hour so sweet 483 

No, no, it is not dying 445 

Now 1 have found the ground wherein 473 

O Jesus, when I think of Thee 456 

mean may seem this hour of clay 433 

mother dear, Jerusalem 467 

O Thou, whose filmed and failing eye 480 

O Thou from whom all goodness flows 48:3 

Our yet unfinished story 492 

O what, if we are Christ's 472 

O word of God Incarnate 474 

Pass me not, O gentle Saviour 433 

Pleasant are Thy courts above 493 

Saints in glory, we together 4S4 

Saviour, I look to Thee 469 

Saviour, happy would I be 501 

u See how He loved ! " exclaimed the Jews 448 

Silently the shades of evening 444 

Sovereign Ruler of the skies 450 

Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord 470 

Take my heart, O Father, take it 471 

The twilight falls, the night is near 46S 

There is an hour of peaceful rest 477 

There is a safe and secret place 487 

Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old 436 

Thy loving-kindness, Lord, I sing 

The eternal gates lift up their heads 502 

Tossed with rough winds, and faint with fear.. 486 

We are living, we are dwelling 440 

We are on our journey home, 494 

Welcome, sweet day, of days the best 476 



SPIRITUAL SONGS 



1. Colossians i. 19. 

1. F LAY my sins on Jesus, 

A The spotless Lamb of God ; 
He bears them all, and frees us 

From the accursed load. 
I bring my guilt to Jesus, 

To wash my crimson stains, 
White in His blood most precious. 
Till not a spot remains. 

2. I lay my wants on Jesus ; 

All fulness dwells in Him : 
He heals all my diseases, 

He doth my soul redeem. 
I lay my griefs on Jesus, 

My burdens and my cares ; 
He from them all releases, 

He all my sorrow shares. 



22 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. I rest my soul on Jesus, 

This weary soul of mine ; 
His right hand me embraces, 

I on his breast recline. 
I love the name of Jesus, 

Immanuel, Christ, the Lord ; 
Like fragrance on the breezes 

His name abroad is poured. 

4 I long to be like Jesus, 

Meek, loving, lowly, mild, 
I long to be like Jesus, 

The Father's holy child. 
I long to be with Jesus 

Amid the heavenly throng, 
To sing with saints His praises, 

To learn the angels' song. 

H. BONAK. 



1 Corinthians vi. 19-20. 

WHEN this passing world is done, 
When has sunk yon glaring sun, 
When we stand with Christ in glory, 
Looking o'er life's finished story, 
Then, Lord, shall I fully know, — ■ 
Not till then, — how much I owe. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 23 

2. When I hear the wicked call 
On the rocks and hills to fall, 
When I see them start and shrink, 
On the fiery deluge brink, 
Then, Lord, shall I fully know, — 
Not till then, — how much I owe. 

3. When I stand before the throne, 
Dress'd in beauty not my own, 
When I see Thee as Thou art, 
Love Thee with unsinning heart, 
Then, Lord, shall I fully know, — 
Not till then, — how much I owe. 

4. When the praise of heav'n I hear, 
Loud as thunders to the ear. 
Loud as many waters' noise, 
Sweet as harp's melodious voice, 
Then, Lord, shall I fully know, — 
Not till then, — how much I owe, 

5. Chosen not for good in me, 
Waken 1 d up from wrath to flee, 
Hidden in the Saviour's side, 
By the Spirit sanctified, 

Teach me, Lord, on earth to show, 
By my love, how much I owe. 



24 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

6. Oft I walk beneath the cloud, 

Dark as midnight's gloomy shroud ; 
But when fear is at the height, 
Jesus comes, and all is light. 
Blessed Jesus I bid me show 
Doubting saints how much I owe. 

r. m. m'cheynb. 



3. 1 Peter v. 7. 

1. T ORD, it belongs not to my care, 
JLi Whether I die or live ; 

To love and serve Thee is my share, 
And this Thy grace must give. 

2. If life be long, I will be glad, 

That I may long obey ; 
If short, yet why should I be sad 
To soar to endless day ? 

3. Christ leads me through no darker rooms 

Than He went through before ; 
He that unto God's kingdom comes, 
Must enter by His door. 

4. Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet 

Thy blessed face to see ; 
For if Thy work on earth be sweet, 
What will Thy glory be ? 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 2ft 

5. Then shall I end my sad complaints, 

And weary sinful days, 
And join with the triumphant saints, 
Who sing Jehovah's praise. 

6. My knowledge of that life is small, 

The eye of faith is dim ; 
But 't is enough that Christ knows all, 
And I shall be with Him. 

E. BAXTER 



4. John vi. 37. 

* 1. TUST as I am. without one plea, 

f/ But that Thy blood was shed for me, 
And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee, — 
Lamb of God, I come ! 



2. Just as I am, — and waiting not 
To rid my soul of one dark blot, 

To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, 
Lamb of God, I come I 

3. Just as I am, — though toss'd about 
With many a conflict, -many a doubt, 
With fears within and wars without — 

O Lamb of God, I come ! 
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26 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. Just as I am, — poor, wretched, blind, — 
Sight, riches, healing of the mind, 
Yea, all I need, in thee to find, — 

O Lamb of God, I come ! 

5. Just as I am, — Thou wilt receive, 

Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,— 
Because Thy promise I believe, 

O Lamb of God, I come ! 

6. Just as I am, — Thy love unknown 
Has broken every barrier down, 
Now to be thine, yea, Thine alone, — 

Lamb ot God, I come ! 

CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT, 



5. Isaiah xxvi. 15. 

1. /^IVE to the winds thy fears, 
VJT Hope, and be undismay'd 

God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears, 
God shall lift up thy head. 

2. Through waves, and clouds, and storms, 

He gently clears the way ; 
Wait thou His time ; so shall this night 
Soon end in joyous day. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. M 

8. Still heavy is thy heart ? 

Still sink thy spirits down ? 
Cast off the weight, let fear depart, 
And ev'ry care be gone. 

4. What though thou rulest not ? 

Yet heaven, and earth, and hell, 
Proclaim God sitting on the throne, 
And ruling all things well. 

5. Leave to His sovereign sway 

To choose and to command ; 
So shalt thou, wond'ring, own His way, 
How wise, how strong His hand ! 

6. Far, far above thy thought. 

His counsel shall appear, 
When fully He the work hath wrought 
That caused thy needless fear 

PAUL GEItHARDT 



6. Psalm xxxi. 15- 

1. /^^R times are in Thy hand, 
\J God, we wish them there ; 
Our life, our friends, our souls we leave 
Entirely to Thy care. 



28 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Our times are in Thy hand, 

Whatever they may be, — 
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright. 
As best may seem to Thee. 

3. Our times are in Thy hand ; 

Why should we doubt or fear ? 
A father's hand will never cause 
His child a needless tear. 

4. Our times are in Thy hand, 

Jesus the crucified ; 
The hand our many sins have pierc'd, 
Is now our guard and guide. 

5. Our times are in Thy hand ; 

We'll always trust in Thee, 
Till we have left this weary land, 
And all Thy glory see. 



7, Hebrews xii. 2. 

1. TT7HEN along life's thorny road 

T T Faints the soul beneath the load, 
By its cares and sins opprest, 
Finds on earth no peace or rest, — 



SP1RITUA J. 

When the wily tempter's near, 
Filling us with doubts and fear, 
Jesus, to Thy feet we flee, 
Jesus, we will look to Thee. 

2. Thou, our Saviour, from the throne, 
List'nest to Thy people's moan ; 
Thou, the living Head, dost share 
Ev'ry pang Thy members bear. 
Full of tenderness Thou art ; 
Thou wilt heal the broken heart : 
Full of power, thine arm shall quell 
All the rage and might of hell. 

3. By Thy tears o'er Lazarus shed, 
By Thy power to raise the dead, 
By Thy meekness under scorn, 

By Thy stripes and crown of thorn, 
By that rich and precious blood, 
That hath made our peace with God, — 
Jesus, to Thy feet we flee, 
Jesus, we will cling to Thee. 

4. Mighty to redeem and save, 
Thou hast overcome the grave ; 
Thou the bars of death hast riven, 
Open'd wide the gates of heaven; 






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Soon in glory Thou shalt come 
Taking Thy poor pilgrims home ; 
Jesus, then we all shall be, 
Ever — ever — Lord, with Thee. 



8. 1 TJiessalonians iv. 17. 

1. TIOR ever with the Lord ! 
Jj Amen, so let it be ! 

Life from the dead is in that word, 
'T is immortality, 

2. Here in the body pent, 

Absent from Him I roam, 
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent 
A day's march nearer home. 

3. My Father's house on high, 

Home of my soul, how near 
At times to faith's illumin'd eye 
Thy golden gates appear I 

4. My thirsty spirit faints 

To reach the land I love, 
The bright inheritance of saints, 
Jerusalem above. 



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5. Yet clouds will intervene, 

And all my jfrospect flies ; 
Like Noah's dove, I flit between 
Rough seas and stormy skies. 

6. Anon the clouds depart, 

The winds and waters cease, 
While sweetly o'er my gladden' d heart 
Expands the bow of peace. 

MONTGOMERY. 

9, Romans viii. 1. 

1. \TO condemnation ! O my soul, 

JlI ' Tis God that speaks the word ; 
Perfect in comeliness art thou, 
In Christ thy glorious Lord. 

2. In heaven His blood for ever speaks 

In God the Father's ear ; 
His church, the jewels, on His heart 
Jesus will ever bear. 

3. No condemnation ! precious word ! 

Consider it, my soul ; 
Thy sins were all on Jesus laid, 
His stripes have made thee whole, 

4. Teach us, O God, to fix our eyes 

On Christ, the spotless Lamb, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

So shall we love Thy gracious will, 
And glorify Thy name. 



10. 2 Corinthians v. 14, 15. 

1 . f\ LORD, who now art seated 
\J Above the heavens on high, 
The gracious work completed, 

For which thou cam'st to die, 
To Thee our hearts are lifted, 

While pilgrims wandering here, 
For Thou alone art gifted 

Our ev'ry weight to bear. 

2. We know that Thou hast bought ua, 

And wash'd us in Thy blood : 
We know Thy grace has brought us 

As kings and priests to God : 
We know that soon the morning, 

Long look'd for, hasteth near, 
When we, at Thy returning, 

In glory shall appear. 

8. O Lord, Thy love 's unbounded, 
So full, so sweet, so free ! 
Our thoughts are all confounded, 
Whene'er we think on Thee : 



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For us Thou cam'st from heaven, 

For us to bleed and die, 
That, purchased and forgiven, 

We might ascend on high. 

let this love constrain us 

To give our hearts to Thee ; 
Let nothing henceforth pain us, 

But that which paineth Thee ; 
Our joy, our one endeavour. 

Through suffering, conflict, shame, 
To serve Thee, gracious Saviour, 

And magnify Thy name. 



1 1 . Isaiah iii. 10. 

1. iy HAT cheering words are these ! 

T T Their sweetness who can tell t 
In time and to eternal days 

" 'T is with the righteous well." 

2. In ev'ry state secure, 

Kept as Jehovah's eye, 
'T is well with them while life endures, 
And well when called to die. 

3. Well when they see His face, 

Or sink beneath the flood ; — 



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Well In affliction's thorny maze. 
Or on the mount with God, 

4. 'T is well when joys arise, 

'T is well when sorrows flow, 
'T is well when darkness veils the sk.e^ 
And strong temptations grow. 

5. 'T is well when Jesus calls, 

And bids from earth arise, 
To join the host of ransom' d souls, 
Made to salvation wise. 

J. KENT. 

12. Matthew xiv. 28, 29. 

1. TJE bids us come ; His voice we know, 
-LX And boldly on the waters go, 

To Him our Lord and God ; 
We walked on life's tempestuous sea, 
For He who died to set us free, 

Hath caird us by His word. 

2. Secure from troubled waves we tread, 
Nor all the storms around us heed, 

WTiile to our Lord we look ; 
O'er every tierce temptation bound, 
The billows yield a solid ground. 

The wave is firm as rock. 



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3. But if from Him we turn our eye, 
And see the raging floods run high, 

And feel our fears within ; 
Our foes so strong, our flesh so frail, 
Reason and unbelief prevail, 

And sink us into sinu 

4. Lord, we our unbelief confess, 
Our little spark of faith increase, 

That we may doubt no more ; 
But fix on Thee a steady eye, 
And on Thine outstretched arm rely, 

Till all the storm is o'er. 



13. 2 Corinthian* iv. 16. 

1. T1AIXT not, Christian ! though the road 
jl Leading to thy blest abode, 
Darksome be, and dangerous too — 
Christ, thy guide, will bring thee through. 

2. Faint not, Christian ! though in rage 
Satan would thy soul engage ; 

Gird on faith's anointed shield, 
Bear it to the battle-field. 

3. Faint not. Christian ! though the world 
Has its hostile flacr unfuiTd ; 



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Hold the cross of Jesus fast, 
Thou shalt overcome at last. 

4. Faint not, Christian ! though within 
There's a heart so prone to sin ; 
Christ the Lord is over all, 

He '11 not suffer thee to fall. 

5. Faint not, Christian I though thy God 
Smite thee with His chast'ning rod ; 
Smite He must, with father's care, 
That He may His love declare. 

6. Faint not, Christian ! Jesu's near ; 
Soon in glory He r ll appear ; 
And His love will then bestow 
Power over every foe. 

7. Faint not, Christian ! look on high, 
See the harpers in the sky ; 
Patient wait, and thou wilt join — 
Chant with them of love divine. 

JAMES H. EVATsB 

14. Proverbs xviii. 10. 

1. T)EJOICE, ye saints, rejoice and praise 
JLV The blessings of redeeming grace : 
Jesm, your everlasting tower, 
Can shield you from the tempest's power. 



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2 His love 's a refuge ever nigh, 

His watchfulness as mountains high, 
His name 's a rock, which winds above, 
And waves below, can never move. 

3. While all things change, He changes not; 
He ne'er forgets, though oft forgot ; 

His love's unchangeably the same, 
And as enduring as His name. 

4. Rejoice, ye saints, rejoice and praise 
The blessings of this wondrous grace ; 
Jesus, your everlasting tower, 

Can bear unmov'd the tempest's power. 



15. John xiv. 1, 2. 

1. A WAY with our sorrow and fear ! 

JA. We soon shall have enter'd our home ; 
The city of saints shall appear, 

The day of eternity come ; 
From earth we shall quickly remove, 

To dwell in our native abode, 
In mansions of glory above, 

Prepar'd by our Father and God. 

2. Ah ! who upon earth can conceive 

The bliss that in heaven they '11 share ? 
4 



88 SPIRITUAL SONGb. 

And who this dark world would not leave, 
And cheerfully seek to be there ? — 

Where Christ is the light and the sun, 
And we by reflection shall shine, 

With Him everlastingly one, 

And bright in effulgence divine. 

3. 'T is good at Thy word to be here, 

'T is better in Thee to be gone, 
And see Thee in glory appear, 

And rise to a share in Thy throne : 
All tears will be wiped from our eyes, 

When Thee we behold in the cloud, 
And echo the joys of the skies, 

And shout to the trumpet of God. 



1 Corinthians xv. 10. 

ALL that I was, my sin, my guilt, 
My death, was all my own: 
All that I am I owe to Thee, 
My gracious God alone. 

The evil of my former state 
Was mine, and only mine ; 

The good in which I now rejoice 
Is Thine, and only Thine. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 39 

3. The darkness of my former state, 

The bondage, — all was mine ; 
The light of life in which I walk, 
The liberty is Thine. 

4. Thy grace first made me feel my sin, 

And taught me to believe ; 
Then, in believing, peace I found, 
And now I live, I live. 

5. All that I am, e'en here on earth, 

All that I hope to be, 
When Jesus comes, and glory dawns, 
I owe it, Lord, to Thee. 

H. BONAB. 

17. 1 Peter ii. 7. 

1. T/T^E 'LL sing of Christ, no matter whc 

f T Should disapprove the theme : 
When He is precious to our view, 
We can't but sing of Him. 

2. And He is precious in the sight 

Of all who know His voice : 
'T was He who brought them to the light, 
And taught them to rejoice. 

3. 'T is. He who cheers them by His smile, 

And guards them by His power ; 



40 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Who keeps them safe from force and guile! 
In every trying hour. 

4. 'T is He who will conduct them home, 

Beyond the reach of ill, 
Where all the ransom VI people come, 
Where saints for ever dwell. 

5. Then let His people make their boast 

Of Him, and Him alone, 
Who come from heaven to save the lost : 
The praise be His alone ! 



18. Isaiah xlii. 16. 

1. TIT HEN we cannot see our way, 

T T Let us trust and still obey ; 
He who bids us forward go. 
Cannot fail the way to show. 

2. Though the sea be deep and wide, 
Though a passage seem denied, 
Fearless let us still proceed, 
Since the Lord vouchsafes to lead. 

3. Though it seems the gloom of night, 
Though we see no ray of light, 
Since the Lord Himself is there, 

T is not meet that we should fear. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. Night with him is never night, 
Where He is, there all is light ; 
When He calls us, why delay ? 
They are happy who obey. 



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Be it our's then, while we 're here, 
Him to follow without fear, 
Where He calls us, there to go, 
What He bids us, that to do. 



19. Hebrews x. 37. 

1 . « A LITTLE while !"— Our Lord shall come, 
XJL And we shall wander here no more ; 
He '11 take us to our Father's home, 
Where He for us has gone before. 



2. " A little while !" — He '11 come again ; 
Let us the precious hours redeem ; 
Our only grief to give Him pain, 
Our joy to serve and follow Him. 

3. " A little while !"— 'T will soon be past ; 
Why should we shun the promised cross \ 
O let us in His footsteps haste, 
Counting for Him all else but loss. 

4* 



42 SPIRITUAL SOXG&. 

4. " A little while !" — Come, Saviour, come ! 
For Thee Thy bride has tarried long ; 
Take Thy poor wearied pilgrims home, 
To sing the new eternal song. 



20, Matthew xviii. 20. 

1. TX Thy name, O Lord, assembling, 
JL "VTe, Thy people, now draw near ; 
Teach us to rejoice with trembling ; 

Speak, and let thy servants hear, 
Hear with meekness, 
Hear Thy word with godly fear. 

2. While our days on earth are lengthen^, 

May we give them. Lord, to Thee ; 
Cheer'd by hope, and daily strengthen'd, 

May we run, nor weary be ; 
Till Thy glory 
TVithout clouds in heaven we see. 

3. Then in worship, purer, sweeter, 

Thee Thy people shall adore, 
Tasting of enjoyment greater 

Far than thought conceived before, 
Full enjoyment, 
Full, unmix'd and evermore. 

tuos. k?:lly. 



spirit: 

21. 2 Peter m. 12. 

A HASTE "~ my brethren clear, 
LI And come to Canaan's shore ; 
id sing for ever there, 
When all our toils are o'er. 

be joyful, joyful, joyful, 
O that will be joyful ! 
To meet to part no more, 
meet to part no more. 
On C -appy shore ; 

And there sing hallelujah 

ifth the friends that have gone before. 

2. Ho^ hear the hallowed theme 

That saints shall ever sing, 
To hear their voices all proclaim, 
44 Salvation to the Kin 

that will be, e 



43 



Around His throne all cloth'd in white. 

Will ta appear, 

And, shining in His glory bright, 

Will see our Saviour there. 

O that will be, etc, 



44 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. Through heav'n the shouts of angels ring 

When sons to God are born ; 
what a company will sing 
On the millennial morn ! 

O that will be, etc. 

5. Through one eternal day we '11 sing, 

And bless His sacred name, 
With hallelujah to the King, 
And " Worthy is the Lamb." 

O that will be, etc. 



22. Revelations xxii. 20. 

1. rjlHE church has waited long 
JL Her absent Lord to see ; 
And still in loneliness she waits, 

A friendless stranger she. 
Age after age has gone, 

Sun after sun has set, 
And still in weeds of widowhood 

She weeps a mourner yet. 

Come then, Lord Jesus, come I 

2. Saint after saint on earth 

Has iiv'd, and lovVl, and died; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



45 



And as they left us one by one, 

We laid tliem side by side ; 
We laid them down to sleep, 

But not in hope forlorn ; 
We laid them but to ripen there, 

Till the last glorious morn. 

Come then, Lord Jesus, come ! 

3. The serpent's brood increase, 

The powers of hell grow bold, 
The conflict thickens, faith is low, 

And love is waxing cold. 
How long, O Lord our God, 

Holy, and true, and good, 
Wilt thou not judge thy suffering church, 

Her sighs, and tears, and blood ? 

Come then, Lord Jesus, come ! 



We long to hear Thy voice, 

To see Thee face to face, 
To share thy crown and glory then, 

As now we share Thy grace. 
Should not the loving Bride 

The absent Bridegroom mourn ? 
Should she not wear the weeds of grief 

LTntil her Lord return ? 

Come then, Lord Jesus, come ! 



46 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. The whole creation groans, 

And waits to hear that voice 
That shall restore her comeliness, 

And make her wastes rejoice. 
Come, Lord, and wipe away 

The curse T the sin, the stain, 
And make this blighted world of ours 

Thine own fair world again. 

Come then, Lord Jesus, come ! 

H. BONAR. 



23. Canticles viii. 5. 

o 



1. f\ HOLY Saviour ! Friend unseen ! 

Since on Thine arm Thou bid'st us lean, 
Help us throughout life's changing scene 
By faith to cling to Thee ! 



Bless'd with this fellowship divine, 
Take what Thou wilt, well not repine . 
For, as the branches to the vine, 
We only cling to Thee ! 

Though far from home, fatigued, opprest, 
Here we have found a place of rest, 
As exiles still, yet not unblest, 
Because we cling to Thee ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 4? 

4. What though the world deceitful prove, 
And earthly friends and hopes remove ? 
With patient uncomplaining love 

Still can we cling to Thee ! 

5. Though oft we seem to tread alone 
Life's dreary waste with thorns o'ergrown, 
Thy voice of love, in gentlest tone, 

Whispers, " Still cling to me !" 

6. Though faith and hope are often tried, 
We ask not, need not, aught beside, 
So safe, so calm, so satisfied, 

The souls that cling to Thee ! 

7. They fear not Satan, nor the grave, 

They know Thee near, and strong to save ; 
With Thee all danger they can brave, 
Because they cling to Thee ! 

8. Bless' d is our lot whatever befal ; 
Who can affright, or who appal ? — 
Since as our strength, our Rock, our all, 

Jesus, we cling to Thee. 

CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 



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24. Oalatians vi. 14. 

1. T ET worldly minds the world pursue ; 
JLi What are its charms to me ? 
Once I admired its trifles too, 

But grace has set me free. 

2. Its pleasures now no longer please, 

No more content afford, 
Far from my heart be joys like these, 
Now I have seen the Lord. 

3. As by the light of opening day, 

The stars are all concealed, 
So earthly pleasures fade away, 
When Jesus is reveal'd. 

4. Creatures, no more divide my choice ; 

I bid you all depart ; 
His name, and love, and gracious word, 
Have fix'd my roving heart. 

NEWTON. 



25. Oalatians iii. 13. 

1. 11LESSED be God, for ever blest, 
AJ And glorious be His name ! 
His Son He gave, our souls to save 
From everlasting shame. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Had I worn sackcloth, and in dust 
Cast myself humbly down, 

Cover'd my miserable head 
With ashes for a crown : 



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4. 



This could not saye me from the curse, 

Nor end the endless pain, 
Xor quench the lire, nor ease the heart, 

Xor wipe away one stain. 

TV eternal Life His life laid down, — 
Such was the wondrous plan, — 

And God, the blessed God, was made 
A curse for cursed man. 



5. Our flesh He took, our sins He bore, 

Himself for us He gaye ; 
His woes were our's, and we with Him 
Were buried in one grave. 

6. With Him we rose, with Him we live, 

With Him we sit above ; 
With Him for ever we shall share 
The Father's boundless love. 

7. Bless, then, Jehovah's blessed name, 

And bless our blessed King ; 
And songs of glad deliverance 
For ever, ever sing ! 
5 



50 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

26. Matthew xi. 28. 

1. T HEARD the voice of Jesus say, 
JL Come unto me and rest ; 
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down 

Thy head upon my breast. 
I came to Jesus as I was, 

Weary, and worn, and sad, 
I found in Him a resting-place, 

And He has made me glad. 

2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 

Behold, I freely give 
The living water, — thirsty one, 

Stoop down, and drink, and live. 
I came to Jesus, and I drank 

Of that life-giving stream, 
My thirst was quench'd, my soul reviv'd, 

And now I live in Him. 

3. I heard the voice of Jesus say, 

I am this dark world's light, 
Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, 

And all thy day be bright. 
I look'd to Jesus, and I found 

In Him my Star, my Sun ; 
And in that light of life Pll walk, 

Till travelling days are done. 

H. BONAR. 



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27. Ephesians v. 30. 

1. T ORD Jesus, are we one with Thee ? 
Li O height, O depth of love ! 
With Thee we died upon the tree, 

In Thee we live above. 

2. Such was Thy grace, that for our sake 

Thou did'st from heav'n come down, 
Our mortal tiesh and blood partake, 
In all our misery one. 

3. Our sins, our guilt, in love divine, 

TTere borne on earth by Thee ; 
The gall, the curse, the wrath were Thine, 
To set Thy members free. 

4. Ascended now in glory bright, 

Still one with us Thou art. 
Nor life, nor death, nor depth, nor height, 
Thy saints and Thee can part. 



5. Soon, soon shall come that glorious day, 
When, seated on Thy throne, 
Thou shalt to wond'ring worlds display 
That Thou with us art one. 

J. G. DECK. 



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28. Proverbs xiv. 32. 

1. A H ! I shall soon be dying, 
J\. Time swiftly glides away ; 
But, on my Lord relying, 

I hail the happy day, 
The day when I shall enter 

Upon a world unknown ; — 
My helpless soul I '11 venture 

On Jesus Christ alone. 

2. He once a spotless victim, 

Upon Mount Calvary bled, 
Jehovah did afflict Him, 

And bruise Him in my stead : 
Hence all my hope arises, 

Unworthy as I am ; 
My soul most surely prizes 

The sin-atoning Lamb. 

3. Soon with thy saints in glory 

The grateful song I '11 raise ; 
And chant my blissful story 

In high seraphic lays. 
Free grace, redeeming merit, 

And sanctifying love, 
Of Father, Son, and Spirit, 

I '11 sing in realms above. 



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29. Philippians i. 21. 

1. T) EJOICE for a brother deceased : 
At Our loss is his infinite gain ; 
A soul out of prison releas'd 

And freed from its bodily chain : 
With songs let us follow his flight, 

And mount with his spirit above, 
Escaped to the mansions of light, 

And lodg'd in the Eden of love. 

2. Our brother the haven hath gain'd, 

Out-flying the tempest and wind ; 
His rest he hath sooner obtain'd 

And left his companions behind, 
Still toss'd on a sea of distress, 

Hard toiling to make the blest shore, 
Where all is assurance and peace, 

And sorrow and sin are no more. 

3. There all the ship's company meet, 

Who sail'd with the Saviour beneath ; 
With shouting each other they greet, 

And triumph o'er trouble and death : 
The voyage of life 's at an end, 

Their mortal affliction is past ; 
The age that in heaven they spend, 

For ever and ever shall last. 

C. WESLEY 

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30. Revelations xiv. 13 

1. TTOW M es t is our sister, bereft 

JLJL Of all that could burden her mind ! 
How easy the soul that has left 

This wearisome body behind ! 
This earth is affected no more 

With sickness, or shaken with pain : 
The war in the members is o'er, 

And never shall vex her again. 

2. This languishing head is at rest, 

It's thinking and aching are o'er ; 
This quiet immoveable breast 

Is heaved by affliction no more : 
This heart is no longer the seat 

Of trouble and torturing pain ; 
It ceases to flutter and beat, . 

It never shall flutter again. 

3. The eyes she so seldom could close, 

By suff'ring forbidden to sleep, 
Seal'd up in their mortal repose. 

Have strangely forgotten to weep : 
She is dwelling with Jesus in light, 

Where sickness and death are unknown, 
Faith and hope are at last chang'd for sight, 

And her cross is laid down for a crown. 

c. W r ESLEY. 



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31. Romans viii. 31. 

1. TS God for me ? what is it 

A That man can do to me ? — 

Oft as my God I visit, 

All woes give way and flee. 

If God be my salvation, 
My refuge in distress, 

What earthly tribulation 

Can shake my inward peace ? 

2, The ground of my profession 

Is Jesus and His blood ; 
He gives me the possession 

Of everlasting good. 
In me and in my doing 

Is nothing on this earth ; 
What Jesus is bestowing 

Alone is truly worth. 

£. For me there is provided 

A city fair and new ; 
To it I shall be guided, — 

Jerusalem the true ! 
My portion there is lying, 

A destined Canaan lot ; 
Though I am daily dying, 

My Cauaan withers not. 



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4. My heart within me leapeth, 

And cannot down be cast ; 
In sunshine bright it keepeth 

A never-ending feast. 
The sun which smiling lights me, 

Is Jesus Christ alone ; 
And what to sing invites me, 

Is heaven on earth begun. 



32. 2 Kings iv. 23. 

1. milROUGH the love of God our Saviour, 
1 All will be well ; 

Free and changeless is His favour, 

All, all is well ; 
Precious is the blood that heal'd us ; 
Perfect is the grace that seal'd, us ; 
Strong the hand stretch'd out to shield us ;- 

All must be well. 

2. Though, we pass through tribulation, 

All will be well ; 
Our's is such a full salvation, 

All, all is well. 
Happy, still to God confiding, 
Fruitful, if in Christ abiding, 
Holy, through tfoe Spirit's guiding, 

All must be well. 



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We expect a bright to-morrow, — 

All will be well ; 
Faith can sing through days of sorrow.. 

All, all is well. 
On our Father's love relying, 
Jesus ev'ry need supplying, 
Or in living or in dying, 

All must be well. 

MARY B. PETERS. 



33. Matthew xiv. 27. 



1 w 



HEN waves of sorrow round me swell 
My soul is not dismay'd ; 
I hear a voice I know full well, 
u 'T is I, be not afraid." 



2. When black the threatening clouds appear, 

And storms my path invade, 
That voice shall tranquilize each fear, 
" 'T is I, be not afraid." 

3. There is a gulf that must be cross'd, — 

Saviour ! be near to aid ; 
Whisper, when my frail bark is toss'd, 
" 'T is I, be not afraid." 



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4. There is a dark and fearful vale 
Death hides within its shade ; 
say, when flesh and heart shall fail, 
u Tis I, be not afraid." 

CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 



34. John xvii. 24. 

1. I ET me be with Thee w T here Thou art, 
lJ My Saviour, my eternal rest ; 
Then only will this longing heart 

Be fully and for ever blest. 

2. Let me be with Thee where Thou art, 
Thy unveil'd glory to behold ; 

Then only will this wandering heart 
Cease to be false to Thee and cold. 

3. Let me be with Thee where Thou art, 
Where spotless saints Thy name adore ; 
Then only will this sinful heart 

Be evil and defiled no more. 

4. Let me be with Thee where Thou art, 
Where none can die, where none remove. 
There neither death nor life will part 
Me from Thy presence and Thy love, 

CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 



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35. Matthew xxvi. 42. 

1. 1\/TY God, ray Father, while I stray, 

IfX Far from my home, on life's rough way, 

teach me from my heart to say, 

u Thy will be done.*' 

2. If Thou should'st call me to resign 
What most I prize, — it ne'er was mine ; — 

1 only yield Thee what was Thine ! — 

" Thy will be done." 

3. Should pining sickness waste away 
My life in premature decay, 

My Father, still I '11 strive to say, 

" Thy will be done.'' 

4. If but my fainting heart be blest 
With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, 
My God, to Thee I leave the rest, — 

" Thy will be done." 

5. Renew my will from day to day, 
Blend it with Thine, and take away 
All that now makes it hard to say, 

" Thy will be done." 

6. Then, when on earth I breathe no more 
The prayer oft mix'd with tears before, 
I '11 sing upon a happier shore, 

u Thy will b* done." 

CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 



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36. Romans viii. 28. 

1. TT^HEN I by faith the Saviour's death 

I T Behold, and know Him mine, 
Sweetly my rising hours advance, 
And peacefully decline. 

2. I cannot doubt His bounteous love, 

So full, so free, so kind ; 
To His unerring, gracious will 
Be ev'ry wish resign' d. 

3. Good when He gives, supremely good, 

Nor less when He denies ; 
Afflictions from His gracious hand 
Are blessings in disguise. 

4. Inscrib'd in Thy fair book of life, 

O may I read my name 1 
There let it fill some humble place, 
' Midst those around the Lamb ! 



37. Revelations v. 12. 

1. n LORY to God on high ! 

VJ Let heaven and earth reply, 
Praise ye His name : 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 61 

His love and grace adore, 
Who all our sorrows bore ; 
Sing aloud evermore, 

" Worthy the Lamb P 

Jesus, our Lord and God, 
Bore sin's tremendous load ; 

Praise ye His name : 
Tell what His arm hath done, 
What spoils from death He won ; 
Sing His great name alone ; 

"Worthy the Lamb!" 

Join, all ye ransom'd race, 
Our Lord and God to bless ; 

Praise ye His name : 
In Him we will rejoice, 
And make a cheerful noise, 
Shouting with heart and voice, 

" Worthy the Lamb !" 

What though we change our place, 
Yet we shall never cease 

Praising His name : 
To Him our songs we bring, 
Hail Him our gracious King, 
And without ceasing sing, 

" Worthy the Lamb [» 

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62 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Let all the hosts above 
Join in one song of love, 

Praising His name -. 
To Hi in ascribed be 
Honour and majesty, 
Through all eternity : 

u Worthy the Lamb!' 

JAxMF.S ALLEN. 



38. Psalm exxxiv. 1. 

1. QTAND up, stad bless the Lord, 
kJ Ye people of His choice ; 

Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, 
With heart, and soul, and voice. 

2. Though high above all praise, 

Above all blessing high, 
Who would not fear His holy name, 
And laud and magnify ? 

3. O for the living flame, 

From His own altar brought, 
To touch our lips, our minds inspire, 
And wing to heav'n our thought ! 

4. God is our strength and song, 

And His salvation ours ; 



SPIRITUAL SOiVGS. 63 

Then be His love in Christ proclaimed, 
With all our ransom' d powers. 

Stand up, and bless the Lord, 

The Lord your God adore ; 
Stand up, and bless His glorious name, 

Henceforth for evermore. 

MONTGOMERY 



39. Luke xxi. 28. 

1. A WAKE, ye saints, and raise your eyes, 
J\. And lift your voices high ; 

Extol the sovereign love that shows 
Our full redemption nigh. 

2. Fast on the wings of time it flies, 

Its coming nought can stay : 
It speeds with each revolving year, 
With each declining day. 

3. Not many years their rounds shall run, 

Not many mornings rise, 
E'er all its glories stand reveal'd 
To our admiring eyes. 

4. Then let the wheels of nature roll 

Yet onward to decav : 



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We long to hail the rising sun, 
That brings th' eternal day. 



DODDRIDGE, 



40. 1 John iv. 19. 

1. T17E love Thee, Lord, because when we 

T ? Had erred and gone astray, 
Thou didst recall our wand'ring souls 

Into the homeward way ; 
When helpless, hopeless, we were lost 

In sin and sorrow's night, 
Thou didst send forth a guiding ray 

Of Thy benignant light : — 

2. Because when we forsook Thy ways, 

Nor kept Thy holy will, 
Thou wert not an- avenging Judge, 

But a gracious Father still ; 
Because we have forgot Thee, Lord, 

But Thou hast not forgot, — 
Because we have forsaken Thee, 

But Thou forsakest not : — 

3. Because, Lord, Thou lovedst us 

With everlasting love ; 
Because Thou gav'st Thy Son to die, 
That we might live above ; 



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Because when we were heirs of wrath, 
Thou gav'st the hopes of heaven ; 

We love because we much have sinn'd, 
And much have been forgiven. 



41 . 1 John ii. 1. 

o 



1. f\ THOU, the contrite sinner's Friend, 
Who loving, lov'st them to the end, 
On this alone my hopes depend, 

That Thou wilt plead for me. 



2. When weary in the Christian race, 
Far off appears my resting place, 
And, fainting, I mistrust Thy grace, 

Then, Saviour, plead for me. 

3. When I have err'd and gone astray, 
Afar from Thine and wisdom's way, 
And see no glimm'ring, guiding ray, 

Still, Saviour, plead for me. 

4. When Satan, by my sins made bold, 
Strives from Thy cross to loose my hold, 
Then with pitying arms enfold, 

And plead, plead for me. 
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66 SPIRITUAL SOX US. 

5. And when my dying hour draws near, 
Darken'd with conflict, pain, and fear, 
Then to rny fainting sight appear 

Pleading in heav'n for me. 

0. When the full light of heav'nly day 
Reveals my sins in dread array, 
Say Thou hast wash'd them all away, — 
O say, Thou plead'st for me ! 

WESLEY, 



42. Romans v. 1. 

1 . T THOUGHT upon my sins, and I was sad, 
X .My soul was troubled sore and fill'd with 

pain ; 
But then I though-t on Jesus, and was glad, 
My heavy grief was turn'd to joy again. 

2. I thought upon the law, the fiery law. 

Holy, and just, and good in its decree ; 
I look'd to Jesus, and in Him I saw 

That law fulfilled, its curse endured for me. 

3. I thought I saw an angry, frowning God, 

Sitting as Judge upon the great white 
throne ; 



SPIRITUAL 

My soul was overwhelmed — then Jesus shew'a 
His gracious face, and all my dread wa^ 
gone. 

4. I saw my sad estate, condemned to die ; 

Then terror seiz'd my heart, and dark de- 
spair : 
But when to Calvary I turned my eye. 

I saw the cross, and read forgiveness there. 

5. I saw that I was lost, far gone astray, 

Xo hope of safe return there seem'd to be ; 
But then I heard that Jesus was the way. 
A new and living way prepared for me. 

6. Then in that way, so free, so safe, so sure, 

Sprinkled all o'er with reconciling blood, 
Will I abide, and never wander more, 
Walking along in fellowship with God. 

H. BONAR. 



43. fa* xliv. 22. 

1. "1TY sins are blotted out, 
J± Since Jesus died for me ; 
rimes are in a Fathers hand, 
My steps in His dec; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Jesus in heaven appears, 

For me to intercede ; 
And countless benefits proclaim, 
" The Lord is ris'n indeed." 

3. A little child is free 

From carefulness and guile, 
Rests in a mother's guardian love, 
And waits a father's smile. 

4. Father of spirits, hear, 

Make me this little child ; 
May I delight myself in Thee, 
By no mistrust defiPd. 



44. Revelations xxii. 17-20 

1. IT1HE Spirit in our hearts 

X Is whispering, Sinner, Come ! 
The bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims 
To all His children, Come ! 

2. Let him that heareth, say 

To all about him, Come ! 
Let him that thirsts for righteousness, 
To Christ, the fountain, Come ! 






SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 69 

3. Yes ! whosoever will, 

O let hirn freely Come, 
And freely drink the stream of life ; 
'T is Jesus bids him Come. 

4. Lo ! Jesus, who invites, 

Declares, " I quickly come ;" 
Lord, even so ! I wait Thy hour : 
Jesus, my Saviour, Come ! 

HENKY W. ONDEHDONK. 



45. 2 Peter i. 19. 

1. j 1 OPE of our hearts, O Lord, appear, 
JL-L Thou glorious star of day ! 
Shine forth, and chase the dreary night, 
With all our tears, away. 

2 Strangers on earth, we wait for Thee ; 
O leave the Father's throne ; 
Come with a shout of victory, Lord, 
And claim us as Thine own. 

3. bid the bright archangel now 

The trump of God prepare, 
To call Thy saints — the quick, the dead, 
To meet Thee in the air. 

4. No resting place we seek on earth, 

No loveliness we see ; 



70 SPIRITUAL SO^GS. 

Our eye is on the royal crown, 
Prepaid for us and Thee. 

5. But, dearest Lord, however bright 

That crown of joy above, 
What is it to the brighter hope 
Of dwelling in Thy love ? 

6. What to the joy, the deeper joy, 

Unmingled, pure, and free, 

Of union with our living Head, 

Of fellowship with Thee ? 

7. This joy e'en now on earth is our's, 

But only, Lord, above 
Our heart without a pang shall know 
The fulness of Thy love. 

8. There, near Thy heart, upon the throne, 

Thy ransom' d Bride shall see, 
What grace w\as in the bleeding Lamb, 
Who died to make her free. 

SIR EBWAKD DEKNY. 

46 Acts ii. 2. 

1. QPIRIT divine ! attend our prayer, 
O And make this house Thy home ; 
Descend with all Thy gracious power, 
O come, great Spirit, come ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 71 

2. Come as the light, — to us reveal 

Our emptiness and woe ; 
And lead us in those paths of life, 
Where all the righteous go. 

3. Come as the fire, — and purge our hearts 

Like sacrificial flame ; 
Let our whole souls an offering be 
► To our Redeemer's name. 

4. Come as the dew, — and sweetly bless 

This consecrated hour ; 
May barren minds be taught to own 
Thy fertilizing power. 

5. Come as the dove, — and spread Thy wings, 

The wings of peaceful love ; 
And let the Church on earth become 
Blest as the Church above. 

ANDREW REED. 



47. 1 Corinthians iii. 22. 

1. IF God is mine, then present things, 
X And things to come are mine ; 
Yea Christ, His Word, and Spirit too, 
And glory all divine. 



72 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. If He is mine, then from His love 

He every trouble sends ; 
All things are working for my good, 
And bliss His rod attends. 

3. If He is mine, I need not fear 

The rage of earth and hell ; 
He will support my feeble power, 
And every foe repel. 

4. If He is mine, let friends forsake, 

Let wealth and honour flee, — 
Sure He who giveth me Himself, 
Is more than these to me. 

5. If He is mine, I '11 boldly pass 

Through death's dark, gloomy vale \ 
He is solid comfort, when 
All other comforts fail. 

6. tell me, Lord, that Thou art mine ; 
What can I wish beside ? 
My soul shall at the fountain live, 
When all the streams are dried. 



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SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 73 

48. Revelations v. 9. 

1. CJING we the song of those who stand 
U Around th' eternal throne, 

Of every kindred, clime, and land, 
A multitude unknown. 

2. Life 's poor distinctions vanish here ; — 

To-day the young, the old, 
Our Saviour and His flock appear, 
One Shepherd and one fold. 

3. Toil, trial, suffering still await 

On earth the pilgrim throng ; 
Yet learn we in our low estate 
The Church triumph ant's song. 

4. Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain ! 

Cry the redeem 1 d above, 
Blessing and honour to obtain, 
And everlasting love. 

5. "Worthy the Lamb I on earth we sing, 

Who died our souls to save ; 
Henceforth, O death, where is thy sting ? 
Thy victory, O grave ? 

6. Then hallelujah ! power and praise 

To God in Christ be given ; 
May all who now this anthem raise, 
Ilenew the strain in heaven ! 

MONTGOMERY. 

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74 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

49. Revelations xiv. 4. 

1. 4 PILGRIM through this lonely world, 
J\ The blessed Saviour pass'd ; 
A mourner all His life was He, 
A dying Lamb at last. 



2. That tender heart that felt for all, 

For all its life blood gave ; 
It found on earth no resting-place 
Save only in the grave. 

3. Such was our Lord, — and shall we fear 

The cross, with all its scorn ? 
Or love a faithless, evil world, 

That wreath'd His brow with thorn ? 

4. No ! facing all its frowns or smiles, 

Like Him obedient still, 
We homeward press through storm or calm, 
To Zion's blessed hill. 

SIR EDWARD DENNY. 

50. Luke xxii. 42. 



O 1 



1. f^NE prayer I have, — all prayers in one, 
When I am wholly Thine, 



Thy will, my God, Thy will be done, 
And let that will be mine. 



SPIRIT [/At SOXGS. 75 

2. All-wise, Almighty, and all-good, 

In Thee I firmly trust ; 
Thy ways, unknown or understood, 
Are merciful and just. 

3. May I remember, that to Thee 
Whate 1 er I have I owe ; 

And back in gratitude from me 
May all Thy bounties flow. 

Thy gifts are only then enjoyed, 

When used as talents lent ; 
Those talents only well employed, 

When in Thy service spent. 

And though Thy wisdom takes away, 

Shall I arraign Thy will ? 
No ! let me bless Thy name and say, 

"The Lord is gracious still." 

A pilgrim through the earth I roam, 

Of nothing long r^ossess'd ; 
And all must fail when I go home, 

For this is not my rest. 

Write but my name upon the roll 

Of Thy redeem'd above ; 
Then, heart, and mind, and strength, and soul, 

I 'll love Thee for Thy love. 

MONTGOMERV, 



7* SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

51. 1 Peter ii. 25. 

1. T WAS a wand'ring sheep, 
JL I did not love the fold ; 

I did not love my Shepherd's voice, 
I would not be controll'd. 

2. I was a wayward child, 

I did not love my home ; 
I did not love my Father's voice, 
I lov'd afar to roam. 

3. The Shepherd sought His sheep, 

The Father sought His child ; — 
They follow'd me o'er vale and hill, 
O'er desert, waste, and wild. 

4. They found me nigh to death, 

Famish'd, and faint, and lone ; 
They bound me with the bands of love, 
They sav'd the wand'ring one. 

5. They wash'd my filth away, 

They made me clean and fair ; 
They brought me to my home in peace,— 
The long-sought wanderer. 

8. Jesus my Shepherd is, — 

'T was He that lov'd my soul, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 11 

'T was He that wash'd me in His blood, 
'T was He that made me whole. 

7. 'T was He that sought the lost, 

That found the wand'ring sheep, 
'T was He that brought me to the fold, 
'Tis He that still doth keep. 

8. I was a wandering sheep, 

I would not be controll'd : 
But now I love my Shepherds voice, 
I love, I love the fold ! 



9. 


I was a i 
I once 


vay ward child, 
preferr'd to roam : 








But now 


I love my Father's voice, — 






I love, 


I love His home ! 


H. 


BONAR 


52 




Luke xxii. 32. 






1. 


THOU, 


who did 'st for Peter's 


faith 





X Kindly condescend to pray, 
Thou, whose loving-kindness hath 
Kept me to the present day, 

Kind Conductor, 
Still direct my devious way ! 
7* 



75 SPIRITUAL 

2. When a tempting world in view 

Gains upon my yielding heart, 
When its pleasures I pursue, 

Then one look of pity dart, — 

Teach me pleasures 
"Which the world can ne'er impart. 

3. When I listen to Thy word, 

In Thy temple cold and dead ; 
When I cannot see Thee. Lord, 

All faith's little day-light lied,— 
Sun of gl 
Beam again around my head. 

4. When Thy statutes I forsake, 

When my graces dimly shine ; 
When my covenant I break, 

Jesus, then remember Thine, — 

Check my wanderings, 
By a look of love divine. 

5. When Thy heav'nly dew distils, 

And my views, O Lord, are clear, 
Clear and bright from Zion's bills, — - 

Temper joys with holy fear, — 
Keep me watchful, 
Safe alone when Thou art near. 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 79 

When afflictions cloud my sky, 

When the tide of sorrow flows, 
When Thy rod is lifted high, 

Let ine on Thy love repose, — 

Stay the rough wind, 
When Thy chilling east wind blows. 

When the Yale of death appears, 

Faint and cold this mortal clay, 
Kind Forerunner, soothe my fears, 

Light me through the darksome way — 
Break the shadows. 
Usher in eternal day. 

J. TAYLOR. 



53. Psalm cxxi. 1. 

1. 11/ ELCOME, clays of solemn meeting! 

t T Welcome, days of praise and prayer I 
Far from earthly scenes retreating, 
In your blessings we would share, — 

Sacred seasons, 
In your blessings we would share. 

2. Be Thou near us, blessed Saviour, 

Still at morn and eve the same ; 



BO SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Give us faith that cannot waver, 
Kindle in us heaven's own flame, — 

Blessed Saviour, 
Kindle in us heaven's own flame. 

3. When the fervent prayer is glowing, 
Holy Spirit, hear that prayer ; 
When the song of praise is flowing, 
Let that song Thine impress bear, — 

Holy Spirit, 
Let that song Thine impress bear. 



54. Revelations v. 6. 

1. T71ARTH has engross'd my love too long, 
JLi 'T is time I lift mine eyes 
Upwards, dear Father, to Thy throne, 

And to my native skies. 

2. There the blest man, my Saviour sits, 

The God ! how bright He shines ! 
And scatters infinite delights 
On countless happy minds. 

3. Seraphs with elevated strains 

Compass the throne around, 
And move and charm the starry plains 
With an immortal sound. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 81 

4. Jesus, the Lord, their harps employs ; 

Jesus, my God, they sing 1 
Jesus, the life of both our joys, 
Sound sweet from ev'ry string. 

5. Now let me mount and join their song, 

And be an angel too : 
My heart, my ear, my hand, my tongue, 
Here's joyful work for you. 

6. I would begin the music here, 

And so my soul should rise : 
O for some heav'nly notes to bear 
My praises to the skies ! 

7. There ye that love my Saviour sit, 

There I would fain have place, 
Among your thrones, or at your feet, 
So I might see His face. 

WATTS. 



55. Psalm cxlviii. 14. 

1. VTEARER, my God, to Thee,— 
JLl Nearer to Thee ; 

E'en though it be a cross 



That raiseth me ; 



Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 
Nearer to Thee ! 



82 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Though like a wanderer, 

The sun gone down, 
Darkness comes over me, 

My rest a stone, 
Yet in my dreams I 'd be 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 

Nearer to Thee ! 

3. There let my way appear 

Steps unto heav'n, 
All that Thou sendest me 

In mercy giv'n, 
Angels to beckon me 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 

Nearer to Thee ! 

4. Then with my waking thoughts 

Bright with Thy praise, 
Out of my stony griefs 

Bethel I '11 raise ; 
So by my woes to be 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 

Nearer to Thee. 

5. And when on joyful wing, 

Cleaving the sky ; 
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, 
Upward I fly ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 8* 

Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 
Nearer to Thee ! 

SARAH F. ADAMS. 

56. Psalm xxiii. 4. 

1. fFHERE is an hour when I must part 
JL With all I hold most dear ; 

And life, with its best hopes, will then 
As nothingness appear. 

2. There is an hour when I must sink 

Beneath the stroke of death ; 
And yield to Him who gave it first, 
My struggling vital breath. 

3. There is an hour when I must stand 

Before the judgment seat ; 
And all my sins, and all my foes, 
In awful vision meet. 

4. There is an hour when I must look 

On one eternity ; 
And nameless woe, or blissful life, 
My endless portion be. 

5. O Saviour, then, in all my need, 

Be near, be near to me ; 
And let my soul, by steadfast faith, 
Find life and heaven in Thee. 

AND11EW KEED, 



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57. Acts xxi. 13. 

1. TTTHEN the spark of life is waning 

T ? Weep not for me : 

"When the languid eye is straining, 

Weep not for me. 
When the feeble pulse is ceasing, 
Start not at its swift decreasing, 
'T is the fettered soul 's releasing ; 

Weep not for me. 

2. When the pangs of death assail me, 

Weep not for me : 
Christ is mine, — He cannot fail me, — 

Weep not for me. 
Yes ! though sin and doubt endeavour 
From fiis love my soul to sever, 
Jesus is my strength for ever ; 
Weep not for me. 



DALE. 



58, 2 Timothy iv. 6. 

1. T 'M going to leave all my sadness, 

JL I 'm going to change earth for heaven, 
There, there all is peace, all is gladness, 

There pureness and glory are given. 
Friends, w r eep not in sorrow of spirit, 

But joy that my time here is o'er ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. I 

I go the good part to inherit, 

Where sorrow and sin are no more. 

The shadows of evening are fleeing, 

Morn breaks on the city of light ; 
This moment day starts into being, 

Eternity bursts on my sight. 
The first-born redeemed from all trouble, 

(The Lamb that was slain in the throng) 
Their ardour in praising redouble : — 

Breaks not on the ear the new song ? 

I 'm going to tell their glad story, 

To share in their transports of praise ; 
I 'm going in garments of glory, 

My voice to unite with their lays. 
Ye fetters corrupted, then leave me ; 

Thou body of sin, droop and die ; 
Pains of earth, cease ye ever to grieve me, 

From you 't is for ever I fly. 



59. John xxi. 16. 

1. T\0 not I love Thee, my Lord ? 
±J Behold my heart, and see ! 
And cast each hated idol down, 
That dares to rival Thee, 



66 spiritual soyas. 

2. Do not I love Thee from my soul ? 

Then let me nothing love ; 

Dead be my heart to every joy, 

When Jesus cannot move. 

8. Is not Thy name melodious still, 
To mine attentive ear ? 
Does not each pulse with pleasure bound 
My Saviour's voice to hear ? 

4. Thou know'st I love Thee, gracious Lord, 
But O, I long to soar 
Far from the sphere of mortal joys, 
And learn to love Thee more. 

DODDRIDGE. 



60. Exodus xiv. 15. 

1. T)RESS forward and fear not; the billows 
X may roll, 

But the power of Jesus their rage can control ; 
Though waves rise in anger, their tumult shall 

cease, 
One word of His bidding shall hush them to 

peace. 

2. Press forward and fear not; though trial be 

near, 
The Lord is our refuge, — whom then shall we 
fear ? 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 81 

His staff is our comfort, our safe- guard His 

rod ; 
Then let us be steadfast, and trust in our God. 

3. Press forward and fear not ; be strong in the 

Lord, 
In the pow'r of His promise, the truth of His 

word ; 
Through the sea and the desert our pathway 

may tend, 
But He who hath sav'd us will save to the 

end. 

4. Press forward and fear not ; we'll speed on 

our way ; 
Why should we e'er shrink from our path in 

dismay ? 
We tread but the road which our Leader has 

trod ; 
Then let us press forward, and trust in our 

God. 



61. Psalm -cvii. 1, 2. 

1. T ET sinners sav'd give thanks and sing 
JU Of mercies past, of joys to come ; 
The Lord their Saviour is and King, 
The cross their hope, and heav'n their home 



88 SPIRITUAL SOJSGS. 

2. Let sinners sav'd give thanks and sing, — 
Sweet is the subject of their song, — 
Who, made the children of a King, 
Expect to sit in heav'n ere long. 

3. Let sinners sav'd give thanks and sing, — 
The Lord has kept in dangers past ; 

And oh ! sweet thought, the Lord will bring 
His people safe to heav'n at last. 

4. Let sinners sav'd give thanks and sing, 
Of Jesus sing through all their days ; 

In heav'n their golden harps they '11 string, 
And then for ever sing His praise. 



62. Hebrews xi. 16. 

1. T HAVE a home above, 

A From vsin and sorrow free ; 
A mansion which eternal love 
Design'd and form'd for me. 

2. My Father's gracious hand 

Has built this sweet abode ; 
From everlasting it was plann'd ; 
My dwelling-place with God, 



SPIRITUAL SOX GS. 89 

3. My Saviour's precious blood 

Has made my title sure : 
He passVl through death's dark raging flood, 
To make my rest secure. 

4. The Comforter is come, 

The earnest has been given ; 
He leads me onward to the home, 
Reserved for me in heaven. 

5. Bright angels guard my way, 

His ministers of power, 
And watching round me night and day, 
Preserve in danger's hour. 

6. Lov'd ones are gone before, 

Whose pilgrim days are done ; 
I soon shall greet them on that shore 
Where partings are unknown. 

7. Thy love, most gracious Lord, 

My joy and strength shall be, 
Till Thou shalt speak the gladdening word 
That bids me rise to Thee. 

8. And then through endless days, 

Where all Thy glories shine ; 
In happier, holier strains F 11 praise 
The grace that made me Thine. 

8* H. BENNETT. 



90 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

63. 2 Kings iv. 26. 

1. T>ELOVED, " it is well F 

D God's ways are always right ; 
And perfect love is o'er them all, 
Tho' far above our sight. 

2. Beloved, " it is well !" 

Tho 7 deep and sore the smart, 
The hand that wounds knows how to bind, 
And heal the broken heart. 

3. Beloved, " it is well !" 

Tho' sorrow clouds our way, 
'T will only make the joy more dear 
That ushers in the day. 

4. Beloved, " it is well !" 

The path that Jesus trod, 
Tho' rough, and strait, and dark it be, 
Leads home to heaven and God. 



64. 2 Thessalonians i. 7. 

1. F HEAR a voice at dawn of day, 
jl And to my heart it seems to say, 
When sorrow dims hope's brightest ray, 
"There 's rest in heaven." 



SPIRITUAL SOX OS. 91 

2. I hear it at the evening tide, 
When fitful shadows round us glide, 
Still whispering gently at my side, 

" There 's rest in heaven." 

3. E'en at noon's busy hour I hear 
The same sweet word accost my ear, 
With power to stay the rising tear, — 

" There 's rest in heaven." 

4. Blest words ! which tell of nought but joy, 
Of endless rest without alloy, 

Well may they oft our thoughts employ— 
u There's rest in heaven." 

5. Spirit of life and love divine, 
Subdue my heart and make it Thine, 
That I may dwell upon as mine, 

That "rest in heaven," 



65. Philippians iv. 6. 

1. pRAYER is the breath of God in man, 
A Returning whence it came ; 
Love is the sacred fire within, 
And prayer the rising flame. 



92 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. It gives the burdened spirit ease, 

And soothes the troubled breast, 
Yields comfort to the mourning soul, 
And to the weary rest. 

3. The prayers and praises of the saints, 

Like precious odours sweet, 
Ascend and spread a rich perfume 
Around the mercy-seat. 

4. When God inclines the heart to pray, 

He hath an ear to hear ; 
To Him there 's music in a groan, 
And beauty in a tear. 

5. The humble suppliant cannot fail 

To have his wants supplied, 
Since He for sinners intercedes, 
Who once for sinners died. 



BEDDOME. 



66 Psalm xviii. 1. 

1. fTlHEE will I love, my strength, my tower ; 
JL Thee will I love, my joy, my crown ; , 
Thee will I love with all my power, 
In all Thv works, and Thee alone : 



SPIRITUAL 

Thee will I love till sacred fire 
Fills my whole soul with pure desire. 

2-. Ah ! why did I so late Thee know, 

Thee lovelier than the sons of men I 
Ah ! why did I no sooner go 

To Thee, the only ease in pain ? 
Ashamed I sigh and inly mourn, 
That I so late to Thee did turn. 



3. In darkness willingly I strayed ; 

I heard Thee, yet from Thee I roved ; 
Far wide my wandering thoughts were spread ; 

Thy creatures more than Thee I loved : 
And now, if more at length I see, 
T is through Thy light, and comes from Thee. 

4:. I thank Thee, uncreated Sun, 

That Thy bright beams on me have shined ; 
I thank Thee, who hast overthrown 

My foes, and healed my wounded mind ; 
I thank Thee, whose enlivening voice 
Bids my free'd heart in Thee rejoice. 

5. Uphold me in the upward race, 

Xor sutler me again to stray ; 
Strengthen my feet with steady pace 
Still to press forward in Thy \t 



94 SPIR1TUA L SONGS. 

Let all my powers, with all their might, 
In Thy sole glory now unite. 

>. Thee will I love, my joy, my crown ; 
Thee will I love, my Lord, my God ; 
Thee will I love, beneath Thy frown, 

Or smile, — Thy sceptre, or Thy rod ; 
What though my flesh and heart decay, 
Thee shall I love in endless day. 



WESLEY. 



67. Galaticnis vi. 1. 

1. T 00K thou with pity on a brother's fall, 
JU But dwell not with stern anger on his 

fault ; 
The grace of God alone holds thee, holds all ; 
Were that withdrawn, thou too would 'st 
swerve -and halt. 

2. Lead back the wanderer to the Saviour's fold ; 
That were an action worthy of a saint ; 

But not in malice let the crime be told, 
Nor publish to the world the evil taint. 

3. The Saviour suffers when His children slide; 
Then is His holy name by men blasphemed, 
And He afresh is mocked, and crucified 
Even bv those His bitter death redeemed. 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. M 

Rebuke the sin, but yet in 1-ove rebuke, 
Feel as one member in another's pain ; 
Win back the soul that His fair path forsook, 
And mighty and eternal is the gain. 



68. Psalm cxix. 105. 

1. "TTTOULD'ST thou be wise, and know the 

V V Lord ? 

Would'st thou believe aright ? 

Make the blest volume of His word 

Thy rule, thy guide, thy light. 

2. Here is the spring where waters flow 

To quench our heat of sin ; 
Here is the tree where truth doth grow, 
To lead our lives therein. 

3. Here is the Judge that stints the strife, 

When men's devices fail ; 
Here is the bread that feeds the life 
Which death cannot assail. 

4. The tidings of salvation dear 

Come to our ears from hence ; 
The fortress of our faith is here, 
Our shield, and our defence. 



N 'RITUAL 

5. Read not this book in any case 

But with a single eye ; 
Read not but fir- God*s grace 

To understand thereby. 

6. Pray still in faith with this respect, 

To fructify therein ; 
That knowledge may bring this effect, 
To mort -in. 

7. Then happy thou in all thy life, 

"What so to thee befall 
Tea ! doubly happy shalt thou be, 
"When God by death thee calls. 

GRES50P. A. D. 1550. 



69. 2 Thessaloniam iii 13. 

1. T) RE AST the wave. Christian, when it is 
X) strongej 

"Watch for day. C 
longest ; 
Onward and onward still be thine endeavour, 
rest that remaineth will be for e 

2. Fight the fight. Christian, Jesus is o'er thee ; 
Run the race. Christian, heaven is before I 



SPJRITl V(/>. 

He who hath promised ialtereth never ; 
The love of eternity flows on for ever. 

3. Raise the eye. Christian, just as it closeth ; 
Lift the heart. Christian, ere it reposeth ; 
Thee from the love of Christ nothing shall 

sever. 
Mount when thy work is done, — praise Hiin 

for ever. 

JOSEPH STA.M1TKR& 



70. E:d-u! xl 16. 

1. TESUS our Lord ! to thee we call, 

el Thou art our life, our hope, our all ; 
And we have nowhere else to flee, 
Xo sanctuary, Lord, but Thee. 

2. Whatever foes or fears betide, 

In Thy dear presence let us hide ; 
And while we rest our souls on Thee, 
Do Thou our sanctuary be. 

3. Quickly the day of light draws nigh, 
Or we may bow our heads and die ; 
But oh ! what joy this witness gives ! 
Jesus, our sanctuary, lives. 

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98 SPIRITUAL SONGS 

4. He from the grave our dust will raise, 
We in the heavens shall sing His praise ; 
And when in glory we appear, 
He '11 be our sanctuary there. 



71. Ecclesiastes xi. 6. 

1. QOW in the morn thy seed, 

O At eve hold not thine hand ; 
To doubt and fear give thou no heed,— 
Broad-cast it o'er the land. 



Beside all waters sow, 

The highway furrows stock ; 

Drop it where thorns and thistles grow, 
Scatter it on the rock. 

The good, the fruitful ground, 

Expect not everywhere ; 
O'er hill and dale, by plots, 't is found ; 

Go forth then everywhere. 

Thou know'st not which may thrive, 

The late or early sown ; 
Grace keeps the precious germ alive, 

When and wherever strown ; 



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j. And duly shall app 

In verdure, beauty, strength, 
The tender blade, the stalk, the ear. 
And the full com at length. 

G. Thou can'st not toil in vain : 

Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, 
11 foster and mature the grain, 
For garners in the sky. 

7. Thence, when the glorious end, 
The day of God is come, 
The angel reapers shall descend, 

1 heaven cry, " Harvest home/' 

MONTGOMERY, 



72. 1 Samuel vii. 12. 

1 A XD are we yet alive, 

±\. And see each other's face ! 
Glory and praise to Jesus give 
For His redeeming grace ! 

2. Preserv'd by power divine, 

To full salvation here, 
Again in Jesus* praise we join, 
And in His sight appear. 



100 SPIRITUAL HONGS. 

3. What troubles have we seen, 

What conflicts have we past, 
Fightings without and fears within, 
Since we assembled last I 

4. But out of all the Lord 

Hath brought us by His love ; 
And still He doth his help afford, 
And hides our life above. 

5. Then let us make our boast 

Of His redeeming power, 
Which saves us to the uttermost, 
Till we can sin no more. 

6. Let us take up the cross, 

Till we the crown obtain ; 
And gladly reckon all things loss, 
So we may Jesus gain. 



WESLEY. 



73. Luke xviii. 1. 

1. T)RAYER was appointed to convey 
JL The blessings God designs to give ; 
Long as they live should Christians pray, 
For only while they pray they live. 






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The Christian's heart his prayer indites, 
He speaks as prompted from within ; 
The Spirit his petition writes, 
And Christ receives and gives it in. 

And wilt thou in dead silence lie, 
When Christ stands waiting for thy prayer 2 
My soul, thou hast a Friend on high ; — 
Arise and try thy interest there. 

If pains afflict or wrongs oppress, 
If cares distract or fears dismay, 
If guilt deject, if sin distress, 
The remedy 's before thee, — pray. 

'T is prayer supports the soul that's weak, 
Though thought be broken, language lame ; 
Pray if thou canst or canst not speak ; 
But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 

Depend on Him, thou canst not fail ; 
Make all thy wants and wishes known ; 
Fear not, His merits must prevail ; 
Ask what thou wLH, it shall be done. 

JOSEPH HART. 



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74. Romans xiii. 12. 

1. PjOON and for ever the breaking of day 

Shall chase all the night-clouds of sor- 
row away ; 
Soon and for ever we '11 see as we 're seen, 
And know the deep meaning of things that 
have been, — 
Where fightings without and conflicts within 
Shall weary no more in the warfare with 
sin, — 
Where tears, and where fears, and where 
death shall be never, 
Christians with Christ shall be soon and 
for ever. 

2. Soon and for ever, — such promise our trust, — 

Though ashes to ashes, and dust be to dust, 
Soon and for ever our union shall be 
Made perfect, our glorious Redeemer, in 
Thee ; 
When the cares and the sorrows of time shall 
be o'er, 
Its pangs and its partings remembered no 
more, 
Where life cannot fail and where dearth can- 
not sever, 
Christians with Christ shall be soon and 
for ever. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 108 

3. Sodn and for ever the work shall be done, 

The warfare accomplished, the victory won ; 
Soon and for evefn;he soldier lay down 

The sword for a harp, the cross for a crown : 
Then droop not in sorrow, despond not in 
fear, 
A glorious to-morrow is brightening and 
near, 
When — blessed reward for each faithful en- 
deavour, — 
Christians with Christ shall be soon and 
for ever ! 



75. Psalm lxxiii. 25, 26. 

1. T)ASS away earthly joy, 
JL Break every mortal tie, 

Jesus is mine ! 
Dark is the wilderness ; 
Distant the resting-place ; 
Jesus alone can bless : — 

Jesus is mine ! 



Tempt not my soul away, 
Here would I ever stay, 
Jesus is mine 1 



104 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

Perishing things of clay, 
Born but for one brief clay, 
Pass from my hea# away, 
Jesus is mine ! 

3. Fare ye well, dreams of night 
Mine is a dawning bright, 

Jesus is mine ! 
All that my soul has tried 
Left but a dismal void ; 
Jesus has satisfied. — 

Jesus is mine 1 

4. Farewell mortality. 
Welcome eternity. 

Jesus is mine ! 
Welcome ye scenes of rest, 
Welcome ye mansions blest, 
Welcome a Saviour's breast, 

Jesus is mine ! 



76. Psalm lxv. 2, 

1. rilHERE is an eye that never sleeps 
± Beneath the wing of night ; 
There is an ear that never shuts, 
When sink the beams of light. 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. IOB 

2. There is an arm that never tires, 

When human strength gives way ; 
There is a love tfeat never fails, 
When earthly loves decay. 

3. That eye is fix'd on seraph throngs ; 

That arm upholds the sky ; 
That ear is mTd with angel songs ; 
That love is thron'd on high. 

4. But there 's a power which man can wield, 

When mortal aid is vain, 
That eye. that arm, that love to reach 
That listening ear to gain. 

5. That power is prayer ; which soars on high 

Through Jesus to the throne, 
And moves the hand which moves the world, 
To bring salvation down. 

J0H2s A. WALLACE. 



77. Ezekiel xxxiv. 23. 

1. A GRACIOUS Shepherd ! bind us 
\J With cords of love to Thee, 
And evermore remind us 
How mercy set us free. 



106 SPIRITUAL SOX 

O may Thy Holy Spirit 
Set this before our eyes, • 

That we Thy death and merit 
Above all else may prize. 

2 We are of our salvation 

Assured through Thy love ; 
Yet oh ! on each occasion 

How faithless do we prove ! 
Thou hast our sins forgiven, — 

Then leaving all behind, 
We would press on to heaven, 

Bearing the prize in mind. 

3. Grant us henceforth, dear Saviour, 

While in this vale of tears, 
To look to Thee and never 

Give way to anxious fears. 
Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake us. 

Though we are oft to blame ; 
Oh I let Thy love then make us 

Hold fast Thy faith and name. 



78. 1 John i. 7. 



w 



ALK in the light ! so shalt thou know 
That fe low ship of love, 



SPIRITUAL S0XQ8. VI 

His Spirit only can bestow 
Who reigns in light above. 

2. Walk in the light ! and thou shalt find 

Thy heart made truly His, 
Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined, 
In whom no darkness is. 

3. Walk in the light ! and sin abhorr'd 

Shall ne'er defile again ; 
The blood of Jesus Christ the Lord 
Shall cleanse from every sin. 

4. Walk in the light ! and e'en the tomb 

No fearful shade shall wear ; 
Glory shall chase away its gloom, 
For Christ hath conquer' d there. 

5. Walk in the light ! and thou shalt see 

Thy path, tho' thorny, bright, 
For God by grace shall dwell in thee 
And God Himself is light. 

BERNARD BARTON. 

79. 1 Peter ii. 21, 22, 23. 

1. TIT HAT grace, O Lord, and beauty shone 
T f Around Thy steps below ! 
What patient love was seen in all 
Thy life and death of woe I 



los SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. For ever on Thy burdenYl heart 

A weight of sorrow hung ; 
Yet no ungentle murmuring word 
Escap'd Thy silent tongue. 

3. Thy foes might hate, despite, revile. 

Thy friends unfaithful prove ; 
Unwearied in forgiveness still, 
Thy heart could only love. 

4. Oh ! give us hearts to love like Thee, — 

Like Thee, Lord, to grieve 

Far more for other's sins, than all 

The wrongs that we receive. 

5. One with Thyself, may every eye 

In us, Thy brethren, see 
That gentleness and grace that spring 
From union, Lord with Thee. . 

J SIR. EDWARD DENNY. 

80. John xx. 28, 

1. TESUS, Thy name I love, 
V All other names above, 

Jesus my Lord ! 
Oh ! Thou art all to me, 
Nothing to please I see, 
Nothing apart from Thee, 
Jesus mv Lord ! 



SPIRITUAL SOy 109 

2. Thou, blessed Son of God, 
Hast bought me with Thy blood, 

Jesus my Lord ! 
Oh ! how great is Thy love, 
All other loves above, 
Love that I daily prove, 

Jesus my Lord ! 

3. When unto Thee I flee, 
Thou wilt my refuge be, 

Jesus my Lord ! 
What need I now to fear. 
What earthly grief or care, 
Since Thou art ever near ? 

Jesus my Lord ! 

4. Soon Thou wilt come again * 
I shall be hap£>y then, 

Jesus my Lord ! 
Then Thine own face 1 11 see, 
Then I shall like Thee be, 
Then evermore with Thee, 

Jesus my Lord ! 

J. G. DECK. 



81. 



Revelations ii. 28. 



1. rpHERE is a morning star, my soul, 
X There is a morning star ; 
10 



110 SPIRITUAL SONGS, 

1 T will soon be near and bright, tho 7 now 

It seems so dim and far. 
And when time's stars have come and gone, 
And every mist of earth has flown, 
That better star shall rise, 
On this world's clouded skies, 

To shine for ever. 

2. The night is well nigh spent, my sonl, 
The night is well nigh spent, 
And soon above our heads shall shine 

A glorious firmament, 
Unutterably pure and bright, — 
The Lamb once slain, its perfect light, — 
A light unchanging and divine, 
A star that shall unclouded shine, 
Descending never. 

H. BONAR. 



82 1 John iv. 8. 

1. TT7E cannot always trace the way, 

T ? Where Thou, our gracious Lord, dost 
move, 
But we can always surely say, 

That Thou art love. 



SPIRITUAL 111 

2. When fear its gloomy cloud will fling 
O'er earth, — our souls to heaven above 
As to their sanctuary spring, 

r Thou art love. 

3. THien myst'ry shrouds our darken'd path, 
TTe '11 check our dread, our doubts reprove ; 
In ihis our soul sweet comfort hath. 

That Thou art love. 

4. Yes ! Thou art love ; a truth like this 
Can every gloomy thought remove, 
And turn all tears, all woes to bliss ; — 

Our God is love. 



83. Psalm civ. 34. 

1. 1" JOUEXEY through a desert drear and 
1 wild, 

Yet is my heart by such sweet thoughts be- 
guiled, 
Of Him on whom I lean, my strength, my 

I can forget the sorrows of the way. 

2. Thoughts of His love. — the root of every 

grace, 
Tnrieh finds in this poor heart a dwelling 
place; 



112 SPIRITUAL SONGS 

The sunshine of my soul, than day more 

bright, 
And my calm pillow of repose by night. 

3. Thoughts of His sojourn in this vale of 

tears ; — 
The tale of love unfolded in those years 
Of sinless suffering and patient grace, 
I love again, and yet again to trace. 

4. Thoughts of His death; — upon the cross I 

gaze, 
And there behold its sad, yet healing rays ; 
Beacon of hope, which lifted up on high, 
Illumes with heav'nly light the tear-dimm'd 

eye. 

5. Thoughts of His coming ;— for that joyful 

day 
In patient hope I watch, and wait, and pray ; 
The day draws nigh, the midnight shadows 

flee; 
Oh ! what a sun-rise will that advent be ! 

6. Thus, while I journey on my Lord to meet, 
My thoughts and meditations are so sweet 
Of Him on whom I lean, my strength, my 

stay, 
I can forget the sorrows of the way. 

M. J. WALKEB. 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 113 

84. Exodus xv. 2. 



1. 



JEHOYAH is our strength, 
And He shall be our song ; 
We shall o'ercome at length. 

Although our foes be strong : 
In vain cloth Satan then oppose, 
The Lord is stronger than His foes. 



2. The Lord our refuge is, 

And ever will remain ; 
Since He hath made us His, 

He will our cause maintain ; 
In vain our enemies oppose, 
For God is stronger than His foes. 

3. The Lord our portion is, 

What can we wish for more ? 
As long as we are His, 

We never can be poor : 
In vain do earth and hell oppose, 
For God is stronger than His foes. 

4. The Lord our Shepherd is, 

He knows our every need; 
And since we now are His, 

His care our souls will feed: 
In vain do sin and death oppose, 
For God is stronger than His foes. 
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114 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Our God our Father is, 

Our names are on His heart ; 
'We ever shall be His, 

He ne'er ironi us will part : 
In vain the world and flesh oppose, 
For God is stronger than His foes. 



85. John xvii. 12. 

1. f\ LAMB of God ! still keep me 
\J Near to Thy wounded side ; 
'T is only then in safety 

And peace I can abide. 
What foes and snares surround me ! 

What doubts and fears within ! 
The grace that sought and found me, 

Alone can keep me clean. 

2. 'T is only in Thee hiding, 

I feel my life secure, — 
Only in Thee abiding, 

The conflict can endure i 
Thine arm the vict'ry gaineth 

O'er every hateful foe ; 
Thy love my heart sustaineth 

In all its cares and woe. 



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3. Soon shall my eyes behold Thee 

With rapture, face to face ; 
One half hath not been told me 

Of all Thy power and grace ; 
Thy beauty. Lord, and glory, 

The wonders of Thy love, 
Shall be the endless story 

Of all Thy saints above. 

J. G. DECK. 



86. Canticles ii. 16. 

1. T ONGr did I toil, and knew no earthly rest ; 
JJ Far did I rove, and found no certain 

home ; 
At last I sought them in His sheltering breast, 
Who opes His arms and bids the weary 

come ; 
In Christ I found a home, a rest divine, 
And I since then am His, and He is mine. 

2. Yes ! He is mine ! and nought of earthly 

things — 
Xot all the charms of pleasure, wealth oi 
power, 
The fame of heroes or the pomp of kings — 
Could tempt me to forego His love an hour ; 



116 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

" Go, worthless world," I cry, " with all that's 

thine ; 
Go, I my Saviour's am, and He is mine." 

3. The good I have is from His stores supplied. 

The ill is only what He deems the best ; 
He for my Friend, I 'in rich with naught be- 
side, 
And poor, without Him, though of all pos- 
sest ; 
Changes may come, — I take, or I resign, 
Content while I .am His, and He is mine. 

4. Whatever may change, in Him no change is 

seen, — 
A glorious sun that wanes not, nor declines ; 
Above the clouds and storms He walks un- 
seen, 
And sweetly on His people's darkness 
shines ; 
All may depart, — I fret not nor repine, 
While I my Saviour's am, and He is mine, 

5. While here, alas ! I know but half His love, 

Buthalf discern Him, and but half adore ; 
But when I meet Him in the realms above, 
I hope to love Him better, praise Him 






SPIRITUAL SONGS. Ill 

And feel and tell amid the choir divine, 
How fully I am His, and He is mine. 



87. Psalm lvii. 1. 

1. T)E merciful to me, O God, 
JD Be merciful to me, 

For though I sink beneath Thy rod, 
Yet do I trust in Thee. 

2. Thou art my refuge, and I know 

My burden Thou dost bear, 
And I would seek, where'er I go, 
To cast on Thee my care. 

3. Thou knowest, Lord, my flesh how frail, 

Strong tho' my spirit be ; 
Oh ! then assist, when foes assail, 
The soul that clings to Thee. 

4. And, gracious Lord, whatever befal, 

A thankful heart be mine, — 
A heart that answers to Thy call, 
One that is wholly Thine. 

5. And may I ne'er forget that Thou 

"Wilt soon return again, 
And those who love Thy coming now, 
Shall shine in glorv then. 



118 SPIRITUAL SONGS. . 

88. Psalm cxlix. 1-4. 

1. T) RAISE ye Jehovah, praise the Lord mo3t 
1 holy, 

Who cheers the contrite, girds with strength 

the weak ; 
Praise Him who will with glory crown the 

lowly, 
And with salvation beautify the meek. 



2. Praise ye the Lord for all His loving-kind- 
ness, 

And all the tender mercies He hath shewn ; 

Praise Him who pardons all our sin and 
blindness, 

And calls us sons, and takes us for His own. 



3. Praise ye Jehovah ! source of every bless- 
ing— 

Before His gifts earth's richest boons are dim ; 

Resting in Him, His peace and joy possess- 
ing, 

All things are ours, for we have all in Him. 

4 Praise ye the Father ! God the Lord who 
gave us, 
With full and perfect love, His only Son ; 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 119 

Praise ye the Son who died Himself to save 

us ! 
Praise ye the Spirit ! Praise the Three in 

One! 



89. Psalm xxxii. 7. 

1. rFHOU art my hiding-place, Lord ! 
X In Thee I put my trust, 
Encouraged by Thy holy word, 

A feeble child of dust : — 
I have no argument beside, 

I urge no other plea, 
And 't is enough my Saviour died. 

My Saviour died for me ! 

2. When storms of fierce temptation beat, 

And furious foes assail, 
My refuge is the mercy-seat, 

My hope within the veil. 
From strife of tongues, and bitter words, 

My spirit flies to Thee ; 
Joy to my heart the thought affords, 

My Saviour died for me ! 

3. ' Mid trials heavy to be borne, 

When mortal strength is vain,^ 



120 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

A heart with grief and anguish torn, — 

A body rack'd with pain, — 
Ah ! what could give the sufferer rest, 

Bid every murmur flee, 
But this, the witness in my breast, 

My Saviour died for me ! 

4. And w T hen Thine awful voice commands 

This body to decay, 
And life, in its last lingering sands, 

Is ebbing fast away, — 
Then, though it be in accents weak, 

And. faint and tremblingly, 
O give me strength in death to speak, 

" My Saviour died for me !" 

THOS. RAFFLES. 



90. Cohesions iii. 11. 

1. TESUS, my Saviour, look on me ! 
V For I am weary and opprest ; 
I come to cast my soul on Thee ; — 

Thou art my rest. 

2. Look down on me, for I am weak ; 
I feel the toilsome journey's length ; 
Thine aid omnipotent I seek ; — 

Thou art my strength. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS, 121 

8. I am bewilder' d on my way ; 

Dark and tempestuous is the night : 

shed Thou forth some cheering ray - ; — 

Thou art my light. 

4. I hear the storm's around me rise, 

But when I dread th' impending shock, 
My spirit to her refuge flies ; — 

Thou art my rock. 

5. When the accuser flings his darts, 

1 look to Thee, — my terrors cease ; 
Thy cross a hiding-place imparts ; — 

Thou art my peace. 

6. Standing alone on Jordan's brink, 
In that tremendous, latest strife, 
Thou wilt not suffer me to sink ;— 

Thou art my life. 

7. Thou wilt my ev'ry want supply, 
E'en to the end, whatever befall ; 
Through life, in death, eternally, 

Thou art my all. 

J. R. MACDUFF. 



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122 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

91. Hebrews iv. 15. 

1. TESUS, my sorrow lies too deep 
V For human ministry ; 

It knows not how to tell itself 
To any but to Thee. 

2. Thou dost remember still, amid 

The glories of God's throne, 
The sorrows of mortality, 

For they were once Thine own. 

3. Yes ! for as if Thou would'st be God, 

E'en in Thy misery, 
There 's been no sorrow but Thine own 
Untouched by sympathy. 

4. Jesus, my fainting spirit brings 

Its fearfulness to Thee ; 
Thine eye at least can penetrate 
The clouded mystery. 

5. It is enough, my precious Lord, 

Thy tender sympathy ! 
There is no sorrow e'er so deep, 
But I may bring to Thee. 

H. BONAK. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 123 

92. 1 Peter i. 8. 

1. TESUS, I love Thee, Thou dost know 

V How true my love, how deep my woe, 

Almost too deep to bear ! 
But Thou wilt guide me by Thy hand, 
Strong in Thy strength 1 yet may stand, 

Still resting in Thy care. 

2. Thou wilt not leave the weakest one : 
Though every outward hope be gone, 

I know that Thou art nigh ; 
Man knows not w T kat my sufferings are ; 
He cannot know ; he would not care ; 

But Thou art sympathy. 

3. Thou wilt not let my footsteps fail, 

Nor let me, journeying through this vale. 
Bring on Thy Gospel shame ; 

Tho' nought is mine but sin and woe, 

Yet in Thy righteousness I go, 

And Triumph in Thy name. 

4. And when the bitter cup is past, 
And when I sink in death at last, 

It is to be with Thee ; 
To come with Thee in clouds of heaven, 
Ransom'd, pure, holy, Thine, forgiven. 

Ever to reign with Thee. 



124 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

93. Psalm xxxix. 9. 

1. TT is Thy hand, my God ! 



IT is 
M 



My sorrow comes from Thee ; 
I bow beneath Thy chastening rod ; 
'Tis love that braises me. 

2. I would not murmur, Lord, 

Before Thee I am dumb ! — 
Lest I should breathe one murmuring word t 
To Thee for help I come. 

3. My God ! Thy name is love, 

A Father's hand is Thine ; 
With tearful eye I look above, 
And cry, " Thy will be mine." 

4. I know Thy will is right, 

Though it may .seem severe ; 

Thy path is still unsullied light, 

Though dark it oft appear. 

5. Jesus for me hath died ; 

Thy Son Thou did'st not spare ; 
His pierced hands, His bleeding side, 
Thy love for me declare. 

6. Here my poor heart can rest, 

My God ! it cleaves to Thee ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 125 

Thy will is love, Thine end is blest, 
All work tor good to me. 

J. G. DECK. 



94. Isaiah xlii. 16. 

1 T KNOW not the way I am going, 
JL But well do I know my guide ; 
With a child-like trust I give my hand 

To the mighty Friend by my side. 
The only thing that I say to Him, 

As He takes it, is, " Hold it fast, 
Sutter me not to lose my way, 

And bring me home at last." 

2. As when some helpless wanderer, 

Alone in an unknown land, 
Tells the guide his destined place of rest, 

And leaves all else in his hand : 
'T is home, 't is home, that we wish to reach ; 

He who guides us may choose the way; 
Little wc heed what path we take, 

If nearer home each dav. 



95- Eomans xiii. 11. 

^NE sweetly solemn thought 

Comes to me o'er and o'er,— 
11* 



o ! 



126 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

I am nearer home today, 

Than I ever have been before. 

2. Nearer my Father's house. 

Where the many mansions be ; 
Nearer the great white throne ; 
Nearer the crystal sea. 

3. Nearer the bound of life. 

Where we lay our burdens down ; 
Nearer leaving the cross ; 
Nearer gaining the crown. 

4. But lying darkly -between. 

Winding down through the night r 
Is the deep and unknown stream, 
To be cross'd ere we reach the light. 

5 Jesus, perfect my- trust, 

Strengthen the hand of my faith ; 
Let me feel Thee near when I stand 
On the edge of the shore of death : 

6. Feel Thee near when my feet 
Are slipping over the brink ; 
For it may be I'm nearer home- 
Nearer now than I think. 

phcere c.v 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 127 

96. 1 Thessalonians iv. 14. 

1. A SLEEP in Jesus ! Blessed sleep ! 

±A. From which none ever wakes to weep , 
A calm and undisturbed repose, 
Unbroken by the last of foes ! 

2. Asleep in Jesus ! Oh, how sweet 
To be for such a slumber meet ! 
With holy confidence to sing, 

That Death has lost his venom'd sting ! 

3. Asleep in Jesus ! Peaceful rest ! 
Whose waking is supremely blest : 
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour 
That manifests the Saviour's power. 

4. Asleep in Jesus ! Oh, for me 

May such a blissful refuge be ! 
Securely shall my ashes lie 
Waiting the summons from on high. 

5. Asleep in Jesus ! Time nor space 
Debars this precious hiding-place ; 
On Indian plains or Northern snows, 
Believers find the same repose. 

6. Asleep in Jesus ! Far from thee, 

Thy kindred and their graves may be ; 



12$ SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

But thine is still a blessed sleep. 
From which none ever wakes to weep. 

MARGARET MACKAY. 



97. Hebrews iv. 3. 

1. TESTS, we rest in Thee ! 

V In Thee ourselves we hide ; 
Laden with guilt and misery, 

Where could we rest beside ? 
'T is on thy meek and lowly breast, 
Our weary souls alone can rest. 

2. Thou holy One of God ! 

The Father rests in Thee, 
And in the savour of that blood 

Once shed on Calvary. 
The curse is gone — through Thee we're blest; 
God rests in Thee — in Thee we rest. 

3. The slaves of sin and fear, — 

Thy truth our bondage broke : 
Our happy spirits love to wear 

Thy light and easy yoke. 
The love which fills our grateful breast 
Makes duty joy, and labour rest 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 129 

Soon the bright glorious day, 

The rest of God shall come ; 
Sorrow and sin shall pass away, 

And we shall reach oar home ; 
Then, of the promised land possess'd, 
Our souls shall know eternal rest. 



98- 1 Thessalonian8 iv. 13. 

1. nnAKE comfort, Christians, when your friends 
X In Jesus fall asleep ; 

Their better being never ends, — 
Why then dejected weep ? 

2. Why inconsolable, as those 

To whom no hope is given ! 

Death is the messenger of peace, 

And calls the soul to heaven. 

8. As Jesus died, and rose again, 
Victorious from the dead, 
So His disciples rise, and reign 
With their triumphant Head. 

4. The time draws nigh, when from the clouds 
Christ shall with shouts descend ; 
And the last trumpet's awful voice 
The heavens and earth shall rend. 



130 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

5. Then they who live shall changed be, 

And they who sleep shall wake ; 
The graves shall yield their ancient charpfo, 
And earth's foundations shake. 

6. The saints of God, from death set free, 

With joy shall mount on high ; 
The heav'nly hosts with praises loud, 
Shall meet them in the sky. 

7. Together to their Father's house, 

With joyful hearts they '11 go, 
And dwell for ever with the Lord, 
Beyond the reach of woe. 

8. A few short years of evil past, 

We reach the happy shore, 
Where death-divided friends at last 
Shall meet to part no more. 



99. Acts vii. 59. 

r Y soul, go boldly forth, 



M 1 



Forsake this sinful earth ; 
What hath it been to thee, 

But jDain and sorrow ? 
And think'st thou it will be 

Better to-morrow fl 



SPIRITUAL -v; 131 

2. Why art thou for delay ? 
Thou cani'st not here to stay ; 
What tak'st thou for thy part, 

Bat heavenly pleasure ? 
Where then should be thy heart, 
But where 1 s thy treasure ? 

3. Thy God, thy Head's above ; 
There is the world of love; 
Mansions there purchased are 

By Christ's own merit, 
For these He doth prepare 
Thee by His Spirit. 

4. Lord Jesus, take my spirit, 
I trust Thy love and merit : 
Take home thy wand'ring sheep., 

For thou hast sought it ; 
My soul in safety keep, 

For thou hast bought it. 



100. 2 Tiinothy iv. 6. 

1. npHE hour of my departure 's come, 

X I hear the voice that calls me home ; 
At last, O Lord, let trouble cease, 
And let Thy servant die in peace. 



132 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Not in mine innocence I trust ; 
I bow before Thee in the dust ; 
And through niy Saviour's blood alone 
I look for mercy at Thy throne. 

8. I leave the world without a tear, 
Save for the friends I hold so dear ; 
To heal their sorrows, Lord, descend, 
And to the friendless prove a Friend. 

4. I come, I come, at Thy command, 
I give my spirit to Thy hand ; 
Stretch forth Thine everlasting arms, 
And shield me in the last alarms. 

5. The hour of my departure's come, 

I hear the voice that calls me home ; 
Now, my God, let trouble cease, 
Now let Thy servant die in peace. 



LOGAN, 



101. Revelations i. 5, 6, 7, 

A 



1. ^ FEW more years shall roll, 
A few more seasons come ; 
And we shall lie with them that rest, 
Asleep within the tomb. 



SPIRITUAL 80XG8 133 

Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that great day ; 
O wash me in Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away. 

2. A few more suns shall set 

O'er these dark hills of time ; 
And we shall be where suns are not, 

A far serener clime. 
Then, my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that blest day ; 
O wash me in Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away. 

3. A few more storms shall beat 

On this wild rocky shore ; 
And we shall be where tempests cease, 

And surges swell no more. 
Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that calm day ; 
O wash me in Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away. 

4. A few more struggles here, 

A few more partings o'er, 
A few more toils, a few more tears, 
And we shall weep no more. 
12 



134 SPIRITUAL SOX US. 

Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that blest day ; 
wash me in Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away. 

5. A few more sabbaths here 

Shall cheer us on our way ; 
And we shall reach the endless rest, 

The eternal Sabbath-day. 
Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that sweet day ; 
wash me in Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away. 

6. 'T is but a little while, 

And He shall come again, 
Who died that we mighHive, who lives 

That we with Him may reign. 
Then, O my Lord, prepare 

My soul for that glad day ; 
O wash me in Thy precious blood, 

And take my sins away. 

H. BONAR. 



102. 1 Corinthians xv. 58. 



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labour on ; spend, and be spent, — 
Thy joy to do the Father's will ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 135 

It is the way the Master went. 
Should not the servant tread it still ? 

2. Go, labour on ; 'tis not for nought ; 
Thy earthly loss is heavenly gain ; 

Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not ; 
The Master praises ; — what are men ? 

3. Go, labour on ; your hands are weak, 
Your knees are faint, your soul cast down ; 
Yet falter not ; the prize you seek, 

Is near, — a kingdom and a crown. 

4. Go, labour on while it is day, 

The world's dark night is hastening on ; 
Speed, speed thy work, cast sloth away ; 
It is not thus that souls are won. 

5. Men die in darkness at your side, 
Without a hope to cheer the tomb ; 
Take up the torch and wave it wide, 

The torch that lights time's thickest gloom, 

6. Toil on, faint not, keep watch and pray ; 
Be wise the erring soul to win ; 

Go forth into the world's highway, 
Compel the wanderer to come in. 



136 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

7. Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice ; 
For toil comes rest, for exile home ; 
Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, 
The midnight cry, " Behold I come." 

H. BONAR. 



103. Philippians i. 21. 

1. /CHRIST, of all my hopes the ground, 
\J Christ, the spring of all my joy ! 
Still in Thee let me be found, 

Still for Thee my powers employ. 

2. Let Thy love my heart inflame ; 

Keep Thy fear before my sight ; 
Be Thy praise my highest aim ; 
Be Thy smile my chief delight. 

3 Fountain of o'er-flowing grace, 
Freely from Thy fullness give ; 
Till I close my earthly race, 
Be it " Christ, to me to live." 

4. Firmly trusting in Thy blood, 

Nothing shall my heart confound ; 
Safely I shall pass the flood. 
Safely reach Immanuel's ground. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 13? 

5. When I touch the blessed shore, 

Back the closing waves shall roll ; 

Death's dark stream shall never more 

Part from Thee my ravished soul. 

8. Thus, oh ! thus an entrance give 
To the land of cloudless sky ; 
Having known it " Christ to live," 
Let me know it " gain to die.' 7 

RALPH WARDLAW. 



L04. 1 Samuel iii. 18. 

1. T ORD Jesus, as Thou wilt ! 

Ju Oh ! may Thy will be mine ; 
Into Thy hand of love 

I would my all resign. 
Thro' sorrow or thro' joy, 

Conduct me as Thine own, 
And help me still to say, 

My Lord, Thy will be done ! 

2. Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt ! 

If needy here and poor, 
Give me Thy peopled bread, 

Their portion rich and sure. 
The manna of Thy word 

Let my soul feed upon ; 
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138 SPIRITUAL SOX OS. 

And if all else should fail, — 
My Lord, Thy will be done ! 

3. Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt ! 

If among thorns I go, 
Still sometimes here and there 

Let a few roses blow. 
But Thou on earth along 

The thorny path hast gone ; 
Then lead me after Thee, — 

My Lord, Thy will be done ! 

4. Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt ! 

Though seen through many a tear, 
Let not my star of hope 

Grow dim or disappear ; 
Since Thou on earth hast wept 

And sorrowed oft alone, 
If I must weep with Thee, 

My Lord, Thy will be done! 

5. Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt ! 

If lov'd ones must depart, 
Suffer not sorrow's flood 

To overwhelm my heart : 
For they are blest with Thee, 

Their race and conflict won, 
Let me but follow them, — 

My Lord, Thy will be done ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 139 

6. Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt I 

When death itself draws nigh, 
To Thy dear wounded side 

I w r ould for refuge fly. 
Leaning on Thee, to go 

Where Thou before hast gone ; 
The rest as Thou shalt please — 

My Lord, Thy will be done I 

7. Lord Jesus, as Thou wilt 1 

All shall be well for me, 
Each changing future scene 

I gladly trust w T ith Thee. 
Straight to my home above 

I travel calmly on, 
And sing in life or death — 

My Lord, Thy will be done ! 

B. SCHMOLK, 



105. 1 Peter i. 3. 

1. CJING praise, the tomb is void, 
O Where the Eedeemer lay ; 
Sing of our bonds destroyed, 

Our darkness turned to day. 

2. Weep for your dead no more, 

Friends, be of joyful cheer, 



140 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Our star moves on before, 

Our narrow path shines clear. 

8. He, who so patiently 

The crown of thorns did wear,— 
He hath gone up on high ; 
Our hope is with Him there. 

4. Now is His truth revealed, 

His majesty and might ; 
The grave has been unsealed, 
Christ is our life and light. 

5. He, who for men did weep, 

Suffer, and bleed, and die, — 

First fruits of them that sleep, — 

Christ hath gone up on high. 

6. His victory hath destroyed 

The shafts that once could slay; 
Sing praise ! the tomb is void 
Where the Redeemer lay. 



1 06. Matthew v. 3. 

WLY, my soul, be 
Follow the paths of old 



1. T OWL Y, my soul, be lowly,- 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 141 

The feather riseth lightly, 

But never so the gold ! 
The stream descending fast, 

Has gathered quietly, slowly, 
A river rolls at last, — 

Therefore, my soul, be lowly. 

2. Lowly, my eyes, be lowly ; 

God, from His throne above, 
Looks down upon the humble 

In kindness and in love. 
Still as I rise I shall 

Have greater depths below me, 
And haughty looks must fall, — 

Therefore, my eyes, be lowly. 

3. Lowly, my hands, be lowly ; 

Christ's poor around us dwell ; 
Stoop down, and kindly cherish 

The flock He loves so well. 
Not toiling to secure 

This world's fame and glory, 
Thy Saviour blessed the poor, 

Therefore, my hands, be lowly. 

4. Lowly, my heart, be lowly, 

So God shall dwell with Thee; 
It is the meek: and patient 
Who shall exalted be. 



142 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Deep in the valley rest 

The Spirit's gifts most holy, 

And they who seek are blest, — 
Therefore, my heart, be lowly. 

5. Lowly, I would be lowly ! 

This frame, to earth allied, 
Must first to dust be humbled 

Ere it be glorified ! 
My God, prepare me here 

For all that lies before me ; 
I would in heaven appear, 

And so I would be lowly. 

INGOLSTELLEa 



1 07. Isaiah vii. 4. 

1. T)E still, my soul, let nothing stir 
JJ Thee from the sweet repose 
Of those who to their God refer 
Their joys, their cares, their woes. 

2. Be quiet, why this anxious heed 
About thy tangled ways ? 

God knows them all, He giveth speed, 
And He allows delays. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. . 143 

8. Wliat though He let thee not perform 
Some good and loved design ? 
Thou would'st not wish Him to conform 
His perfect will to thine ! 

4» My God ! the hearing ear impart, 
To hear These tell Thy will, 
And then bestow the ready heart 
All meekly to fulfil. 

E. W, 



108. Hebrews xi. 16. 

1. "1T17E have no home but heaven ; — a pilgrim's 

garb we wear ; 
Our path is marked by changes, and strewed 

with many a care ; 
Surrounded with temptation ; by varied ills 

oppress' d ; 
Each day's experience warns us that this is 

not our rest. 

2. We have no home but heaven ; — then where- 

fore seek one here ? 
Why murmur at privation, or grieve when 

trouble 's near ? 
It is but for a season that we as strangers 

roam, 
And strangers must not look for the comforts 

of a home 



144 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. We have no home but heaven ; — we want no 

home beside ; 
O God, our Friend and Father, our footsteps 

thither guide, 
Unfold to us its glory, prepare us for its joy, 
Its pure and perfect friendship, its angel-like 

employ. 

4. We have a home in heaven ; — how cheering 

is the thought I 
How bright the expectations which God's 

own word has taught ! 
With eager hearts we hasten the promised 

bliss to share ; 
We have no home but heaven ; — O would 

that we were there ! 



109. 1 Corinthians xi. 26. (Sack a:\iextal.) 

1. \T0 gospel like this feast 

ll Spread for Thy Church by Thee 
Nor prophet, nor evangelist 
Preach the glad news so free. 

2. All our redemption cost, 

Ail our redemption won ; 

All it has won for us, the lost ; 

All it cost Thee, the Son. 



SPIRITUAL BONOS. 145 

3. Thine was. the bitter price, — 

Ours is the free gift, given ; 

Thine was the blood of sacrifice, 

Ours is the wine of heaven. 

4. Here we would rest midway, 

As on a sacred height, 
That darkest and that brightest day 
Meeting before our sight. 

5. From that dark depth of woes 

Thy love for us has trod, 
Up to the heights of bless'd repose 
Thy love prepares with God ; — 

6. Till from self's chains released, 

One sight alone we see, 
Still at the cross, as at the feast, 
Behold Thee, only Thee. 



110. 2 Peter i.1. 

I. "HAITH is a very simple thing, 
X Tho' little understood, 
It frees the soul from death's dread sting, 
By resting in the blood. 
13 



146 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. It looks not on the things around, 

Nor on the things within, 
It takes its flight to scenes above, 
Beyond the sphere of sin. 

3. It sees upon the throne of God, 

A victim that was slain ; 
It rests its all on His shed blood, 
And says, " I 'm born again." 

4. Faith is not what we feel or see, 

It is a simple trust 
In what the God of love has said 
Of Jesus, as "the just." 

5. The perfect One that died for me, 

Upon His Father's throne, 
Presents our names before our God, 
And pleads Himself alone. 

6. What Jesus is, and that alone, 

Is faitlr s delightful plea ; 

It never deals with sinful self, 

Nor righteous self, in me. 

7. It tells me I am counted " dead" 

By God in His own word, 

It tells me I am " born again " 

In Christ my risen Lord. 



141 

8. In that He died. He dk 
In that He li 

sn I am dead r - hopes, 

And justified thro* blood. 

From all unrighteous:: 
If He is just, then I am j 
He is my righteousness. 

10. Y at I more to peric 

A body like His own 
Will perfect me for greater je 
Than angels roun one. 



Ill 8 0. '. .:". .'..: "-■< i. 11. 

1. "TT^HEX far from the heart our fond- 

thoughts 
Denied for a time t ice to 

share, 
In spirit we meet, when the cl 
And hold sweet communion together in 

2. Oh! fondly I think, as night's curtains sir- 

round them. 
The Shepherd of Israel tenderl 



H8 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

The angels of light are encamping around 

them. 
They are watched by the eye that ne'er slum 

bers nor sleeps. 

3. When the voice of the morning once more 

shall awake them, 

And summon them forth to the calls of the 
day, 

I will think of that God who will never for- 
sake them, 

The Friend ever near though all else be away. 

4. Then why should one thought of anxiety 

seize us, 
Thou distance divide us from those whom we 

love ? 
They rest in the covenant mercy of Jesus, 
Their prayers meet with ours in the mansions 

above. 

5. Oh ! sweet bond of friendship, whate'er may 

betide us, 

Though on life's stormy billows our barks 
may be driven, 

Though distance, or trial, or death may di- 
vide us, 

Eternal re-union awaits us in heaven. 

J. R. MACDUFF. 



SPIRITUAL SONOS. L4fl 

112. Psalm lxiii. 5, 6. 

(for a sick eoom.) 

1. JfTl IS not a lonely night watch 

Jl Which by the couch I spend, 
Jesus is close beside us, 

Our Saviour and our Friend. 

2. Often I strive all vainly, 

To ease thine aching head, 
Then, silently and gently, 
Himself He makes thy bed. 

3. Do we not hear Him saying, 

" Your guilt on me was laid," 

" Ye are my blood-bought jewels," 

" Fear not, be not dismayed." 

4. " I sit beside the furnace," 

" The gold will soon be pure," 
" And blessed are those servants," 
" Who to the end endure." 

5. Amen, O blessed Saviour, 

Dwell with us, in us here, 
Until we share Thy glory, 

When God shall wipe each tear. 
13* 



150 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

113. John xiv. 16. 

1. AH!' Holy Ghost, eternal God, 
\J Descending from above, 

Thou fill'st the soul thro' Jesus' blood, 
With faith, and hope, and love. 

2. Thou comfortest the heavy heart, 

By sin and grief oppressed ; 
Thou to the dead dost life impart, 
And to the weary rest. 

3. Thy sweet communion charms the soul, 

And gives true peace and joy, 
Which Satan's power can ne'er control, 
Nor all his wiles destroy. 

4. Let no false comfort lift us up 

To confidence that 's vain ; 
Nor let their faith and courage droop, 
Who love the Lamb once slain. 

5. Breathe comfort where distress abounds, 

O make our conscience clean ; 
And heal with balm from Jesus' wounds, 
The festering sores of sin. 

o, Vanquish our lusts, our pride remove, 
Take out the heart of stone ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 151 

Show us the Father's boundless love, 
The merits of the Son. 

7. The Father sent His Son to die ; 

The willing Son obeyed ; 

The Witness Thou, to ratify 

The purchase Christ hath made. 



114. 1 Thessalonians iv. 17. 

1 " For ever with the Lord 1" 
Father, if 't is Thy will, 
The promise of that faithful word 
E'en here to me fulfill. 

2. Be thou at my right hand, 

Then can I never fail ; 
Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand. 
Help, and I shall prevail. 

3. So when my latest breath 

Shall rend the vail in twain, 
By death I shall escape from death, 
And life eternal gain. 

4. Knowing as I am known, 

How shall I love that word, 



152 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And oft repeat before tbe throne, 
" For ever with the Lord !'' 

5. Then though the soul enjoy 

Communion high and sweet, 
While worms this body must destroy, 
Both shall in glory meet. 

6. The trump of final doom 

Will speak the self-same word, 
And heaven's voice thunder through tho 
tomb, 
" For ever with the Lord 1" 

7. The tomb shall echo deep 

That death-awakening sound ; 
The saints shall hear it in their sleep, 
And answer from the ground. 

8. Then upward as they fly, 

That resurrection word 
Shall be their shout of victory — 
" For ever with the Lord I" 

9. That resurrection word, 

That shout of victory, 
Once more — " For ever with the Lord!" 
Amen ! so let it be. 

MONTGOMERY. 









SPIRITUAL SONGS. 153 

115. Luke xiv. 22. 

1. /^OME, sinner, to the Gospel feast, 
\J Oh ! come without delay ; 
For there is room in Jesus' breast 

For all who will obey. 

2. There 's room in God's eternal love 

To save thy precious soul ; 
Room in the Spirit's grace above 
To heal and make thee whole. 

3. There 's room within the Church, redcein'd 

With blood of Christ divine ; 
Room in the white-robed throng convened, 
For that dear soul of thine. 

4. There 's room in heaven among the choir. 

And harps, and crowns of gold ; 
And glorious palms of victory there, 
And joys that ne'er were told. 

5. There 's room around thy Father's board 

For thee and thousands more ; 
Oh I come and welcome to the Lord, 
Yea, come this very hour. 

MRS. HUNTINGDON. 



154 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

116. Colossians iii. 1. 

1. P\ O up, go up, my heart, 

VJT Dwell with thy God aboye ; 
For here thou canst not rest, 
Nor here give out thy love. 

2. Go up, go up. my heart, 

Be not a trifler here ; 
Ascend above these clouds, 
Dwell in a higher sphere. 

3. Let not thy love flow out 

To things so soil'd and dim ; 
Go up to heaven and God, 
Take up thy love to Him. 

4. Waste not thy precious stores 

On creature-love below ; 
To God that wealth belongs. 
On Him that wealth bestow. 

6. Go up, reluctant heart. 

Take up thy rest above ; 
Arise, earth-clinging thoughts ; 
Ascend, my lingering love. 

H. BONAK. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 155 

117. Hebrews vi. 18. 

1. JESUS, I come to Thee, 

V A sinner doom'd to die ; 
My only refuge is Thy cross, 
Here at Thy feet I lie. 

2. Can mercy reach my case, 

And all my sins remove ? 
Break, my God, this heart of stone, 
And melt it by Thy love. 

3. Too long my soul has gone 

Far from my God astray ; 
I've sported on the brink of hell, 
In sin's delusive way. 

4. But, Lord, my heart is fixed, 

I hope in Thee alone ; 
Break oft* the chains of sin and death, 
And bind me to Thy throne. 

5. Thy blood can cleanse my heart, 

Thy hand can wipe my tears ; 
Oh ! send Thy -blessed Spirit down 
To banish all my fears. 

6. Then shall my soul arise, 

From sin and Satan free ; 



156 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Redeem 1 d from hell and every foe, 
I '11 trust alone in Thee. 

N. S. S. BE MAN. 

118. Proverbs xxvii. 1. 

1. npO-DAY mine, to-morrow thine ! 

X So we hear the slow bell ringing, 
When in God's acre to recline, 

We the dead are softly bringing : 
And the grave calls out, Resign ! 
To-day mine, to-morrow thine ! 

2. To-day life, to-morrow death ! 

Life speeds its wings and tarries never ; 
Is not that a wisdom-breath ? — 

Think of life which stays for ever ; 
Need of thinking each one hath : 
To-day life, to-morrow death ! 

3. One follows another now 

As the ocean waves wind-driven ; 
For all with which hope can endow, 

What security is given ? 
Each in his sleeping-room must bow ; 
One follows another now ! 

4. Oh, man ! it is the old law ; — 

How many years death counteth not. 



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Is thy health without one flaw I 

Soon e'en thy name shall be forgot. 
Earth to itself all earth will draw. 
Oh, man ! it is the old law ! 

5. Oh ! to be wise as near my end ! 

I wish to die before I'm dying : 
That shall my soul from death defend, 

When death's last strength my soul is try* 
ing. 
Prepare me thereto, God, my Friend ! 
Oh ! to be wise as near my end ! 

6. Blessed who in Christ shall die \ 

Death is changed to life for ever ; 
He has life when death is nigh, 

Life beyond, which endeth never ! 
Who hath it not, Undone, must cry ! 
Blessed who in Christ shall die ! 

B. SCHMOLK. 






119. Psalm cl. (5. 

1. T) RAISE the Lord, who died to save us ; 
JL Praise His name, for ever dear ; 
Praise His blessed name, who gave us 
Eyes to see and ears to hear : 

Praise the Saviour, — 
Object of our love and fear 
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158 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Grace it was, 't was grace abounding, 

Brought Him clown to save the lost ; 
Ye above, His throne surrounding, 
Praise Hirn, praise Him, all His host : 

Saints adore Him, — 
Ye are they who owe Him most. 

3. Ye, of all His hand created, 

Objects are of grace alone, 
Aliens once, but reinstated, 
Destined now to fill a throne : 

Sing with wonder, — 
Sing of what our Lord hath done, 

4. Praise His name who died to save us,. 

'T is by Him His people live : 
And in Him the Father gave us 
All that boundless love could give : 

Life eternal, 
In our Saviour we receive. 



120. Hebrews xiii. 8. 

1. rHHERE 'S nought on earth to rest upon, 
X All things are changing here, 
The smiles of joy we gaze upon, 
The friends we count most dear : 



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One Friend alone is changeless, 

The One too oft forgot, 
Whose love hath stood for ages past,— 

Our Jesus changeth not. 



2. The sweetest flower on earth, 

That sheds its fragrance round, 
E'er evening comes has withered, 

And lies upon the ground : 
The dark and dreary desert 

Has only one green spot, 
'T is found in living pastures, — 

Our Jesus changeth not. 

3. Clouds soon o'ercast our summer sky, 

So beautiful, so bright, 
And while we still admire it, 

It darkens into night : 
One sky alone is cloudless, 

There darkness enters not, 
'T is found alone with Jesus, — 

And Jesus changeth not. 

4. E'en friendship's smile avails not 

To cheer us here below, 
For smiles are all deceitful, 
They quickly ebb and flow : 



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One smile alone can gladden, 

Whate'er the pilgrim's lot, 
It is the smile of Jesus, — 

For Jesus changeth not. 

5. And thus our bark moves onward, 

O'er life's tempestuous sea, 
While death's unerring hand 

Is stamp'd on all we see : 
But faith has found a living One, 

Where hope deceiveth not, 
Our life is hid with Jesus, — 

And Jesus changeth not. 

6. There 's nought on earth to rest upon, 

All things are changing here, 
The smiles of joy we gaze upon, 

The friends we count most dear : 
One Friend alone is changeless, — 

The One too oft forgot, 
Whose love has stood for ages past, — 

Our Jesus changeth not. 

F. WHITFIELD, 



•121. 1 Timothy vi. 12. 

1. T?IGHTIXG the battle of life !— 
J? With a weary heart and head ; 



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For in the midst of the strife, 
The banners of joy are fled. 

2. Fled and gone out of sight, 

When I thought the}' were so near, 
And the music of hope this night 
Is dying away on my ear. 

3. Fighting the whole day long, 

With a very tired hand, — 
With only my armour strong — 
The shelter in which I stand. 

4. There is nothing left of me, — 

If all my strength were shown, 
So small the amount would be, 
Its presence could scarce be known. 

5. Fighting alone to-night, — 

With not e'en a stander by 
To cheer me in the right, 
Or to hear me when I cry. 

6. Only the Lord can hear, — 

Only the Lord can see 
The struggle within how dark and drear, 
Though quiet the outside be. 
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162 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

7. Fighting alone to-nigbt ! 

With what a sinking heart ; — 
Lord Jesus, in the fight 

Oh ! stand not Thou apart ! 

8. Body and mind have tried 

To make the field my own ; 
But when the Lord is on my side, 
He doeth the work alone. 

9. And when He hideth His face 

And the battle-clouds prevail, 
It is only through His grace 
That I do not utterly fail. 

10. The word of old was true, 

And its truth shall never cease,— 
" The Lord shall fight for you, 
And ye shall hold your peace." 

1 1 . Lord, I would fain be still 

And quiet behind my shield ; 
But make me to love Thy w T ill, 
For fear I should ever yield. 

12. Nothing but perfect trust, 

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Can raise me out of the dust, 
And bid my fears be still. 

13. Lord, fix my eyes upon Thee, 

And fill my heart with Thy love ; 
And keep my soul till the shadows flee, 
And the light breaks forth above. 



122. Galatians vi. 9. 

1. UT) E not weary," toiling Christian, 

JJ Good the Master thou dost serve ; 
Let no disappointment move thee, 

From thy service never swerve ; 
Sow in hope, nor cease thy sowing ; 

Lack not patience, faith, or prayer ; 
Seed-time passeth, — harvest hasteneth, — 

Precious sheaves thou then shalt bear. 

2. u Be not weary," praying Christian, 

Open is thy Father's ear 
To the fervent supplication, 

And the agonizing prayer ; 
Prayer the Holy Ghost begetteth, 

Be it words, or groans, or tears, 
Is the prayer that 's always answered ; 

Banish then thy doubts and fears. 



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3. " Be not weary," suffering Christian, 

Scourg'd is each adopted child, 
Else would grow, in sad profusion, 

Nature's fruit, perverse and wild ; 
Chastening's needful for the spirit, 

Though, r t is painful for the flesh, 
God designs a blessing for thee ; — 

Let this thought thy soul refresh. 

4. " Be not weary," tempted Christian, 

Sin can only lure on earth ; 
Faith is tried by sore temptation ; 

'T is the furnace proves its worth ; 
Bounds are set unto the tempter, 

Which beyond he cannot go ; 
Battle on, on God relying, 

Faith will overcome the foe. 

5. " Be not weary," weeping Christian, 

Tears endure but for the night, 
Joy, deep joy thy spirit greeting, 

Will return with morning 's light ; 
Every tear thou shedd'st is numbered 

In the register above, 
Heaven is tearless, sweet the prospect,- 

Sighless, tearless land of love ! 

k ' Be not weary," hoping Christian, 
Though the vision tarry long, 



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Hope will bring the blessing nearer ; 

Change thy sorrow into song ; 
Nought shall press thy spirit downwards, 

If thy hopes all brightly shine, 
Hold thy hope, whatever thou losest, — 

Living, precious hopes are thine ! 

" Be not weary," troubled Christian, 

Rest remains for thee on high, 
Dwell upon the untold glory, 

Of thy future home of joy ; 
There, nor sin, nor sorrow entereth ; 

There thy soul attun'd to praise, 
Shall, in strains of heavenly fullness, 

Songs of happy triumph raise. 

" Be not weary," loving Christian, 

In this heavenly grace abound, 
Jesus, well thou knowest, loved thee. 

Though in mad rebellion found ; 
Drink, drink deeply of His spirit ; 

Jesus loves both great and small, 
Nature loves but what is lovely ; — 

Grace embraceth one and all. 

Christian, thus in grace unwearied, 

Pass thy sojourn here below. 
Spurn lukewarmness, let thy bosom 

Ever with true fervour glow ! 



IGO SPIRITUAL SOXirS. 

Look to Christ, thy bright exemplar, 

Copy Him in all His ways, 
Let thy life and conversation, 

Tell to thy Redeemer's praise. 

A. M. 



123. Isaiah xxi. 11. 

1. T17HAT of the night, watchman, what of 

IT the night? 

The wintry gale sweeps by, 
The thick shadows fall, and the night bird's 

call 
Sounds mournfully thro' the sky. 

2. The night is dark, it is long and drear, 

But who, while others sleep, 
Is that little band, who together stand, 
And their patient vigils keep ? 

3. All awake is the strained eye, 

And awake the listening ear ; 
For their Lord they wait, and watch at the 
gate 
His chariot wheels to hear. 

4. Long have they waited — that little band, 

And ever and anon 



SPIRITUAL 107 

To fancy's eye the dawn seemM nigh. — 
The night seem'd almost gone. 

5. And often, through the midnight gale, 

They thought they heard at last 
The sound of His train, and they listened 
again,— 
And the sound died away on the blast. 

6. Ages have rolled, and one by one, 

Those watchers have passed away ; 
They heard the call on their glad ear tall, 
And they hastened to obey. 

7. And in their place their children stand, 

And still their vigils keep. 
They watch and pray for the dawn of day, 
For this is no time for sleep. 

8. What of the night, watchman, what of the 

night ? 
Tho' the wintry gales sweep by, 
When the darkest hour begins to lower 
We know that the dawn is nigh. 

9. Courage, ye servants of the Lord, 

The night is almost o'er ; 
Your Master will com^ and call you home, 
To weep and to watch no more. 



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124. Psalm lv. 17. 

1. /^OME to the morning prayer, 
\j Come let us kneel and pray ; 
Prayer is the Christian pilgrim's staff 

To walk with God all day. 

2. At noon beneath the Rock 

Of ages rest and pray ; 
Sweet is the shadow from the heat, 
When the sun smites by day. 

3. At eve shut- to the door, 

Round the home-altar pray. 
And finding there " the house of God/ 1 
At " heaven's gate " close the day. 

4. When midnight seals our eyes, 

Let each in spirit say. 
I sleep, but my heart waketh. Lord, 
With Thee to watch and pray. 



125. Job yii. 4. 

1. fTHE weary day is tarrying ; 

A Oh ! when wiil it pass away ? 
The head is sick, and the heart is faint ; 
Oh ! why do the hours delay ? 



SPIRIT i VGS 169 

2. Like a deep dark gulf that lies between 

The traveller and his home, 
So a load of sorrow and care must pass 
Ere the hour of rest will come. 

3. The long, long day is passing away, 

Though the hours are sad and slow ; 
But at length appears the blessed night 
Bringing rest to all below ; — 

4. Bringing rest to the weary heart, 

And rest to the harass' d brain, 
A truce to the warfare of life, 

That the spirit of sleep may reign. 

5. But the long night is tarrying 

In hours of restless pain, — 
We list to the toll of some distant clock, 
And the silence settles again. 

6. The leaden hours — they linger long ; 

But still they pass away ; 
The night is done, and the blessed sun 
Breaks forth with a golden ray. 

T. The Christian's life is a weary strife ; 
And often his heart would yield, 
But there 's One to stand at his right hand 
His wavering faith to shield. 



170 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

8. He feels, though his heart may fail, 
His Saviour's will is best ; 
And at length the life and the struggle o'er, 
The soldier of Christ may rest. 



126. Hebrews xi. 16. 

1. TTNOW ye that better land, 
JLV Where care 's unknown ? 
Know ye that blessed land 

Around the throne ? 
There, there is happiness, 
There streams of purest bliss ; 
There, there are rest and peace — 

There, there alone. 

2. Yes, yes, we know that place, 

We know it well ; 
Eye hath not seen His face, 

Tongue cannot tell ; 
There are the angels bright, 
There saints enrob'd in wiiite, 
All, all are cloth'd in light — 

There, there they dwell. 

3. Oh ! we are weary here, 

A Utile band, 



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Yet soon in glory there 

We hope to stand ; 
Then let us haste away, 
Speed o'er this world's dark way, 
Unto that land of day — 

That better land. 

Come ! hasten that sweet day, 

Let time begone, 
Come ! Lord, make no delay, 

On Thy white throne ; 
Thy face we wish to see 
To dwell and reign with Thee, 
And, Thine for ever be — 

Thine, Thine alone. 



1 27. 1 TJiessalonians i. 8. 

1. HOUND, so and the truth abroad, 
O Bear ye the word of God 

Through the wide world : 
Tell what our Lord hath done, 
Tell how the day is won, 
And from his lofty throne 

Satan is hurFcL 

2. Far over sea and land, 

' T is our own Lord's command, 
Bear ye His name ; 



172 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Bear it to evVy shore, 
Regions unknown explore. 
Enter at every door : 

Silence is shame. 

3. Speed on the wings of love ; 
Jesus, who reigns above, 

Bids us to fly: 
They who His message bear, 
Should neither doubt nor fear; 
He will their friend appear, 

He will be nigh. 

4. When on the mighty deep, 
He will their spirits keep, 

Stayed on His word : 
TYlien in a foreign land 
No other friend at hand, 
Jesus will by them stand, — 

Jesus their Lord. 

5. Ye, who forsaking all 

At your lov ? d Master s call, 

Comforts resign ; 
Soon will the work be done, 
Soon will the prize be won, 
Brighter than yonder sun 

Then shall ye shine. 



TFIOS. KELLY. 



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128. Isaiah li. 12. 

1. QWEET is the solace of Thy love, 
O My heavenly Friend, to me, 
While through the hidden way of faith 

I journey home with Thee, 
Learning by quiet thankfulness 
As a dear child to be. 

2. Though from the shadow of thy peace' 

My feet would often stray, 
Thy mercy follows every step 

And will not turn away ; 
Yea, Thou wilt comfort me at last, 

As none beneath Thee may. 

3. Oft in a dark and lonely place, 

I hush' my hastened breath, 
To hear the comfortable words 

Thy loving Spirit saith ; 
And feel my safety in Thy hand 

From every kind of death. 

L Oh ! there is nothing in the world 
To weigh against Thy will ; 
E'en the dark times I dread the most 

Thy covenant fulfil ; 
And when the glorious morning dawns 
I find Thee with me still. 
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174 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

5. No other comforter I need, 

If Thou, Lord, be mine ; — 
Thy rod will bring my spirit low, 

Thy lire my heart refine, 
And cause me pain that none can heal 

By other love than Thine. 

6. Then in the secret of my soul, 

Though hosts my peace invade, 
Though through a waste and weary land 

My lonely way be made, 
Thou, even Thou, wilt comfort me — 

I need not be afraid. 

7. Still in the solitary place 

I would a- while abide, 
Till with the solace of Thy love 

My heart is satisfied, 
And all my hopes of happiness 

Stay calmly at Thy side. 

A. L. WAEIXG 



129. Psalm cxix. G5. 

1. TI WHATEVER God does is well ! 
i f His children find it so. 
Some He doth not with plenty bless> 
Yet loves them not the less, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 175 

But draws their hearts unto Himself away. — 
Oh ! hearts obey. 

2. Whatever God does is well, 
Whether he gives or takes ! 

And what we from His hand receive 

Suffices us to live. 

He takes and gives, while *yet He kwes ua 

still.— 
Then love His will. 

3. Whatever God does is well ! 
And what can our will do ? 

We cannot reap from what we sow 
But what His power makes grow. 
Sometimes He doth all other good destroy. 
To be Thy joy. 

4. Whatever God does is well ! 
And His will shall prevail. 
Doth He refuse thy hands to fill ? 
He knows Thy heart to still. 

A Christian from a very little gift 
Much joy can sift. 

f». Whatever God does is well ! 
Altho' the field look dark, 
Yet cheerful in His path we go; 
And by our faith we kti r.v 



176 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

That Christ for us hath heavenly riche3 

bought. — 
Can we lack aught ? 

6. Whatever God does is well ! 
In patience let us wait : 
He doth Himself our burdens bear, 
He doth for us take care. 
And He, our God, knows all our weary 

days,— 
Come, give Him praise ! 

N. SCHMOLK. 



130. Psalm cxix. 54. 

1. 1T7HILE travelling through this wilderness 
t T Weary and worn we roam, 
' T is sweet to cast a look above 

And think we're going home: — 
To know that there the trials 

Of our pilgrimage shall cease, 

And all the waves of earthly woe 

Be hushed to heavenly peace. 

Home, sweet home ! 

Oh I for that land of rest above, 

Our own eternal home ! 



RITUAL 177 

Here trees are not the trees that gr» 

In beauty by the side 
Of that bright flood whose living streams 

Through sin ns glide ; — 

"We see not here th' immortal fruit, 

The fadeless flowers that bloom 
On hills of light and vales of peace, 

In our own bright Eden-home. 
Home, sweet home ! 
Oh ! for that laud of rest above, 
Our own eternal horn. 

The tones we hear are not the tones 

Of music and of love. 
That breathe from thousand harps and songa 

Of endless joys above. 
We tread in haste along, 

With trembling and with fear, 
For this is not our home. 

We 've no continuing here. 
Home, sweet home ! 
Oh ! for that land of rest above, 
Our own eternal home I 

Oh ! for the death of those that die 

Like daylight in the west — 
That sink in peace like the waves of eve, 

To calm untroubled rest. 



lis SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

They stand before their Father's face 

Their tears and conflicts o'er ; 
Eedeem'd and wash'd they stay at home, 
And shall go out no more. 
Home, sweet home ! 
Oh ! for that land of rest above, 
Our own eternal home ! 



131. Romans viii. 33-35. 

1. Q HSTG Hallelujah ! Christ doth live, 
O And peace on earth restore ; 
Come, ransom' d souls, and glory give, 

Sing, worship, and adore. 
With grateful hearts to Him we pay 

Our thanks in humble wise ; 
Who aught unto our charge shall lay ? 

'T is God that justifies. 

2. Who can condemn, since Christ has died, 

And ever lives with God ? 
Now our whole debt is fully paid, 

He saves us by His blood : 
The ransom'd hosts in earth and heaven 

Through countless choirs proclaim, 
" He hath redeemed us, praise be given 

To God and to the Lamb." 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 1?» 

3. God raised Him up, when He for all 

Had freely tasted death, 
And had redeem'd us from the fall ; 

On this we ground our faith : 
For God, well pleased, that sacrifice 

Declared, in sovereign grace, 
And all-sufficient ransom-price 

For Adam's fallen race. 

4. The God of peace to guilty man 

Doth pardoning grace afford, 
Since from the dead He brought agair 

Our Shepherd, Head, and Lord ; — 
That Shepherd who did freely bleed, 

Lost sinners to restore, 
Who died, but now is risen indeed, 

And lives for evermore. 

5. The God of mercies let us praise, 

Who saveth fallen men : 
Who by His power, which Christ did raise 

Begets His saints again 
Unto a lively confidence, 

That they for Jesus' sake, 
Shall of the blest inheritance 

Reserved for them partake. 

6. His resurrection's power divine, 

By grace on us bestowed, 






180 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Renews us, that we, dead to sin, 

May live alone to God. 
Thus we, supported by His might, 

From strength to strength proceed, 
And walking in His truth and light ; 

Praise Him in word and deed. 

7. In all we do constraint by love, 

We'll joy to Him afford, 
And to God's will obedient prove 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Sing Hallelujah, and adore 

On earth the Lamb once slain, 
Till we in heaven shall evermore 

Exalt His name. Amen ! 



132. Bphesians iii. 17. 

1. T ORD, take my heart just as it is, 
JLi Set up therein Thy throne ; 

So shall I love Thee above all, 
And live to Thee alone. 

2. I thank Thee, that in mercy Thou 

Hast waken' d me from death, 
Arous'd me out of sin's deep sleep, 
And call'd to walk by faith. 



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3. Complete Thy work and crown Thy grace, 

That I may faithful prove, 
And listen to that still small voice, 
Which whispers only love. 

4. Which teaches me to know Thy will, 

And gives me power to do ; 
Which fills my heart with shame when I 
Do not that will pursue. 

5. This unction may I ever feel, 

This teaching of my Lord, 
And learn obedience to Thy voice, 
Thy soft reviving word. 



133. Canticles ii. 16. 

1. YTOW I na ve found a Friend, 

JLl Whose love shall never end,- 

Jesus is mine. 
Though earthly joys decrease, 
Though human friendships cease, 
Now I have lasting peace ; 
Jesus is mine. 

2. Though I grow poor and old, 
He will my faith uphold, — 

Jesus is mine. 
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182 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

He shall my wants supply, 
His precious blood is nigh, 
Nought can my hope destroy,— 
Jesus is mine. 

§ When earth shall pass away, 
In the great judgment day, — 

Jesus is mine. 
Oh ! what a glorious thing, 
Then to behold my King, 
On tuneful harps to sing, 

Jesus is mine. 

4. Farewell mortality ! 
Welcome eternity ! 

Jesus is mine. 
He my redemption is, 
Wisdom and righteousness, 
Life, light, and holiness : 

-Jesus is mine. 

5. Father ! Thy name I bless, 
Thine was the sovereign grace ; 

Praise shall be Thine. 
Spirit of holiness, 
Sealing the Father's grace, 
Thou mad' st my soul embrace 

Jesus as mine. 

HENRY J. M'C. HOPE. 



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134. Psalm xlvi. 1, 2, 3. 

1. TTTHEST the nations toss and roar, 

! T Like the billows on the shore, 
When their chains the people break, 
Leaders tremble, monarchs quake ; 
Midst the roaring of the sea, 
Christ, our hope is all in Thee ! 

2. When the nations are at peace, 
And the sounds of conflict cease ; 
When each port is choked with wares, 
And each field its harvest bears ; 
Mid the world's prosperity, 

Christ, our hope is all in Thee ! 

3. While the ages one by one 
Roll beneath the rolling sun ; — 
While the powers of death and life, 
Wage on earth a weary strife ; — 
Till the coming dawn we see, 
Christ, our hope is all in Thee ! 



135. Psalm xxxi. 15. 

1. TjlATHER, I know that all my life 
A Is portion'd out by Thee, 



184 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And the changes which are sure to come, 
I do not fear to see ; 
fc. But I ask Thee for a present rnind 
Intent on pleasing Thee. 

2. I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, 

Through constant watching wise, 
To meet the glad with joyful smiles, 

And to wipe the weeping eyes ; 
And a heart at leisure from itself, 

To soothe and sympathize. 

3. I would not have the restless will 

That hurries to and fro, 
Seeking for some great thing to do, 

Or secret thing to know ; 
I would be treated as a child, 

And guided where I go. 

4. "Wherever in the world I am, 

In whatso'er estate, 
I have a fellowship with hearts, 

To keep and cultivate ; 
And a work of lowly love to do, 

For the Lord on whom I wait. 

5. So I ask Thee for the daily strength 

To none that ask denied, 



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And a mind to blend with outw ard life 

While keeping at Thy side : 
Content to fill a little space. 

If Thou be glorified. 

6. And if some things I do not ask 

In my ciip of blessing be, 
I would have my spirit fill'd the more 

With grateful love to Thee : 
More careful not to serve Thee much, 

But to please Thee perfectly. 

7. There are briars besetting every path, 

That call for patient care. 
There is a cross in every lot. 

And an earnest need for prayer ; 
But a lowly heart that leans on Thee, 

Is happy anywhere. 

8. In a service which Thy will appoints, 

There are no bonds for me, 
For my inmost heart is taught M the truth, 1. 

That makes Thy children M fre 
And a lite of self-renouncing love 

la a life of liberty. 

A. L. WARING 

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1.36. JEJcclesiastes xi. 1. 

1. TTPON the stormy waters 

U The bread of life we cast, 
With cheerful trust believing 

It shall be found at last. 
We see it but a moment, 

Far drifting o'er the main, 
But deathless, undecaying, 

It shall be found again. 

2. One eye shall ever watch it, 

The eye of Him who sees 
Each tiny seedling scattered 

By summer's passing breese ; 
That eye which sees the coral, 

As year by year it grows, 
And counts the myriad crystals 

Of Himalayan snows. . 

3 Sometimes with bitter weeping 

The seed of life is sown, 
With well-nigh hopeless pleadingg, 

To Jesus only known. 
With hope deferr'd, the mother 

Oft looks upon her child, 
"No plant of heaven is springing, 

Though weeds grow rank and wild. 



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4. The shades of evening gather 

Upon the Sabbath sky, 
From pastors and from teachers 

The prayer ascends on high. 
Once more their hands have broken 

The true and heavenly bread ;— 
Let them believe not vainly 

The table hath been spread ! 

5. Yes ! on the stormy waters 

We cast the bread of life, 
Yain are the surging waters, 

Vain is the tempest's strife. 
His never failing promise 

Jehovah will fulfill, 
And the seed be found in glory, 

When those proud waves are still. 



137 Hebrews iv. 1. 

1. (\R • where shall rest be found, 
\J Rest for the weary soul ? 
'T were vain the ocean depths to sound. 

Or pierce to either pole ; 
The world can never give 

The bliss for which we sigh ; 
'T is not the whole of life to live ; 

Nor all of death to die. 



188 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Beyond this vale of tears 

There is a life above, 
Unnieasur'd by the flight of years ; 

And all that life is love : — 
There is a death, whose pang 

Outlasts the fleeting breath, 
Oh ! what eternal horrors hang 

Around " the eternal death." 

3. Lord God of truth and grace, 

Teach us that death to shun, 
Lest we be banish' d from Thy face 

And evermore undone ; 
Here would we end our quest ; 

Alone are found in Thee, 
The life of perfect love, — the rest 

Of immortality. 

MONTGOMERY. 



138. Luke xxii. 19. 

(sacramental.) 

1. TTERE, my Lord, I see Thee face to face ; 
XX Here would I touch and handle things 

unseen ; 
Here grasp with firmer hand th 1 eternal grace, 
And all my weariness upon Thee lean. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 189 

2. Here would I feed upon the bread of God ; 
Here drink with Thee the royal wine of 

heaven ; 
Here would I lay aside each earthly load, 
Here taste afresh the cairn of sin forgiven. 

3. I have no help but Thine ; nor do I need 
Another arm save Thine to lean upon ; 

It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed ; 
My strength is in Thy might, Thy might 
alone. 

4. I have no wisdom save in Him, who is 
My wisdom and my teacher both in one ; 
Xo wisdom can I lack while Thou art wise, 
No teaching do I crave, save Thine alone. 

5. Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness ; 
Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing 

blood. 
This is my robe, my refuge, and my peace — 
Thy blood, Thy righteousness, O Lord my 

God. 

6. Too soon we rise ; the symbols disappear ; 
The feast, but not the love, is pass'd and 

gone ; 



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The bread and wine remove, but Thou art 

here — 
Nearer than ever — still my shield and sun. 

7. Feast after feast thus comes and passes by ; 
Yet passing, points to the great feast above ; 
Giving sweet foretastes of the festal joy, 
The Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss and 
love. 

H. BONAR. 



139. Canticles i. 3. 

1. rFHERE is a name I love to hear, 
A I love to speak its worth ; 

It sounds like music in mine ear, 
The sweetest name on earth. 

2. It tells me of a Saviour's love 

Who died to set me free ; 
It tells me of His precious blood, 
The sinner's perfect plea. 

S. It tells me of a Father's smile, 
Beaming upon His child ; 
It cheers me through this " little while,' 7 
Through desert, waste, and wild. 



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i. It tells me what my Father hath 
In store for ev'ry day, 
And, though I tread a darksome path, 
Yields sunshine all the way. 

5. It tells of One whose loving heart 

Can feel my deepest woe, 

Who in my sorrow bears a part 

That none can bear below. 

6. It bids my trembling heart rejoice, 

It dries each rising tear, 
It tells me in " a still small voice " 
To trust and never fear. 

7. Jesus ! the name I love so well, 

The name I love to hear ! 
No saint on earth its worth can tell, 
No heart conceive how dear. 

8. This name shall shed its fragrance still 

Along this thorny road, 
Shall sweetly smooth the rugged hill 
That leads me up to God. 

9. And there with all the blood- bought throng 

From sin and sorrow free. 



192 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

I '11 sing the new eternal song 
Of Jesus' love to me. 



F. WHITFIELD. 



140. Psalm xciv. 12. 

1. fTUIE more the cross the nearer heaven ; — 
A Where is no cross there God is not ; 
The world's turmoil doth hide His face, 
Hell, sense, and self, make Him forgot. 

Oh ! where God draws a blessed lot, 
His mercy some dark lines doth trace. 

2. The more the cross, the better Christian ; — 
God lays the touchstone to each soul ; 
How many a garden must lie waste 

Did not a tear-storm o'er it roll ! 

Refining grief, a living coal, 

Upon the Christian's heart is placed. 

3. The more the cross, the more believing ; — 
In desert lands the palm trees grow ; 
And when the grape is strongly press'd, 
Then doth its sweetness overflow ; 

And strength lies hid in every woe, 
As pearls do in the salt wave rest. 

4. The more the cross, the more the praying ;- 
The bruised plant yields sweetest balm ; 



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Man doth not seek to find the pole 
In quiet seas and steady calms ; 
And how should we have David's psalms 
Had he not had a troubled soul ? 

5. The more the cross, the more the longing ;— 
Out of the vale man upward goes ; 

Whose pathway through the desert lies, 
He craves the land where Jordan flows. 
When here the dove finds no repose, 
Straight to the ark with joy she flies. 

6. The more the cross, the sweeter death ; — 
For man rejoices then to die ; 

When as his body is laid down 
Much pain and sorrow are laid by ; 
His cross there on his grave doth lie — 
See man doth wear the victor's crown ! 

?. Oh ! Jesus, Lord, the crucified ! 
Now let the cross more welcome be ; 
Nor let my soul complaining toss, 
But plant Thou such a heart in me, 
As patiently shall look to Thee 
For gain up yonder, for my loss. 

N. BCHMOLK. 



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194 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

141. Revelation v. 9. 

1. /^OME let us join to sing of Jesus' love ; 
\J Sing how for us He left His throne above, 

Came down on earth, a man by birth, 
Then died upon the tree, 
And brought salvation, endless, rich, and free. 

2. Sing how He burst the barriers of the grave, 
And rise in triumph, guilty men to save, 

Ascended high, no more to die, 
But seated on His throne, 
'Mid angel choirs our worthless names to own. 

3. Sing how before His Father's throne He 

pleads, 
For all mankind in mercy intercedes, 

Pities their woes, subdues their foes, 
Their every want supplies, 
And bids their souls in triumph to Him rise, 

4. Sing how He pour'd His Spirit from on high 
To give His people life no more to die, 

And by His word, His Spirit's sword, 
Subdues the heart of stone, 
While angels sing another vict'ry won. 



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5. Sing of His grace which all our hearts re- 

newed, 
Cleansed us from sin in His atoning blood, 

Removed our guilt, and gave relief 
From Satan's galling chain, 
And soon will raise our souls with Him to 
feign. 

6. In higher worlds we'll join His grace to 

praise, 
Where heavenly choirs will add their highest 

lays ; 
Worthy the Lamb, prais'd be His name, 
Who saved us by His blood, 
And raised our souls to dwell in light with 

God. 



142. Revelation xxi. 4. 

i. 1 TY heavenly home is bright and fair, 
JUL Nor pain, nor death can enter there ; 
Its glittering towers the sun outshine, 
That heavenly mansion shall be mine. 

I'm going home, I'm going home, 
I 'in going home, to die no more. 

2. My Father's house is built on high, 
Far, fir above the starry sky ; 



196 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

When from this earthly prison free, 
That heavenly mansion mine shall be. 
I 'm going home, etc. 

3. "While here a stranger far from home, 
Affliction's waves may round me foam ; 
And though like Lazarus sick and poor, 
My heavenly mansion is secure. 

I 'in going home, etc. 

4. Let others seek a home below, 

Which flames devour or waves o'erflow ; 
Be mine the happier lot to own 
A heavenly mansion near the throne. 
I 'm going home, etc. 

5. Then fail this earth, let stars decline, 
And sun and moon refuse to shine, 
All nature sink and cease to be, 
This heavenly mansion stands for me, 

I 'm going home, etc. 

W. HUNTER. 



143. Deuteronomy xxxiii. 25. 

1. TIT AIT my soul upon the Lord, 
! T To His gracious promise flee, 
Laying hold upon His word, 

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2. If the sorrows of thy case 

Seem peculiar still to thee, 
God has promised needful grace, 

" As thy days, thy strength shall be." 
• 

3. Days of trial, days of grief, 

In succession thou may'st see, 
This is still thy sweet relief, — 

" As thy days, thy strength shall be." 

4. Rock of ages ! I 'm secure, 

With thy promise full and free, 
Faithful, positive, and sure — 

" As thy days, thy strength shall be." 

W. F. LLOYD. 



144. Job iii. 17. 

1. T) EST, from anxious thought, 

xt From pressing, hurrying care ! 

Rest here so vainly sought, 

So richly furnish'd there. 

Oh, Saviour dear ! how sweet *t will be 

To rest my weary head on Thee. 

2. Peace, peace, a calm repose, 
No shadows hov'ring still 

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198 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Around, of coming woes, 

Peace shall each bosom fill. 

Oh, Saviour dear ! how sweet 't will be 

To be at peace because with Thee. 

3. Vigour and strength shall there 
In mind and spirit reign, 
No conflict then shall wear 
Me with unceasing pain. 
Oh, Saviour dear ! how sweet 'twill be 
With perfect pow'rs to worship Thee. 



145. John xiv. 14. 

1. TlfY prayer to the promise shall cling — 
III I will not give heed to a doubt ; 
For I ask for the one needful thing, 

Which I cannot be happy without. 

2. A spirit of lowly repose 

In the love of the Lamb that was slain, 
A heart to be touched with his woes, 
And a care not to grieve Him again. 

3. The peace that my Saviour has bought, 

The cheerfulness nothing can dim, 
The love that can bring every thought 
Into perfect obedience to Him. 



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4. The wisdom His mercy to own 

In the way He directs me to take, — 
To glory in Jesus alone, 

And to love, and do good for His sake. 

5. All this Thou hast offer'd to me 

In the promise whereon I will rest ; 
For faith, oh, my Saviour, in Thee ! 
Is the substance of all my request. 

6. Thy word has commanded my prayer, 

Thy Spirit has taught me to pray, 
And all my unholy despair 
Is ready to vanish away. 

7. Thou wilt not be weary of me, 

Thy promise my faith will sustain, 
And soon, very soon I shall see 

That I have not been asking in vain. 

A. L. WAKING. 



146. Matthew xvi. 26. 

1. TIT HAT is the thing of greatest price 
T I The whole creation round ? 
That which was lost in paradise, 
That which in Christ is found. 



20C SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. The soul of man— Jehovah's breath ! 
That keeps two worlds at strife ; 
Hell moves beneath to work its death, 
Heaven stoojjs to give it life. 

3. God to reclaim it did not spare 

His well-beloved Son ; 
Jesus, to save it, deign'd to bear 
The sins of all in one. 

4. The Holy Spirit seal'd the plan, 

And pledged the blood divine 
To ransom every soul of man ; 
That blood was shed for mine. 

5. And is this treasure borne below 

In earthly vessels frail ? 
Can none its utmost value know 
Till flesh and spirit fail ? 

6. Then let us gather round the cross, 

This knowledge to obtain, 
Not by the soul's eternal loss, 
But everlasting gain. 

MONTGOMERY. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 201 

1 47. Hebrews iv. 8. 

1. /^H ! for the calm beyond the storms 
\J In the presence of the Lord, 

Where with angels bright, 
Both day and night, 
We shall hear His sacred word ! 

2. Oh ! for the body free from pain, 
The spirit free from sin, 

Which He will give 
To the souls that live, 
Who shall dwell His courts within. 

3. Oh ! for the joy no eye hath seen, 
No human heart hath known ; 

For faint and low 
Fall the echoes below 
Of the songs around His throne. 

4. But oh ! for grace to serve Him here, 
To rest upon His Jove, 

To walk with God 
On our earthly road, 
And to anchor our joys above ! 

5. Oh ! for a faith to see the Lord 
Through darkness and through tears, 

To hear His voice, 
And still to rejoice, 
And watch till the day appears ! 



202 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

148 2 Corinthians ix. 15. 

1. T>LESSED be God, our God ! 

JD Who gave for us His well-beloved Son, 
The gift of gifts, all other gifts in one. 
Blessed be God, our God ! 

2. What will He not bestow ? 

Who freely gave this mighty gift, unbought. 
Unmerited, unheeded, and unsought, 
What will He not bestow ? 

3. He spared not His Son ! 

' T is this that silences each rising fear, 
' T is this that bids the hard thought disap- 
pear — 
He spared not His Son ! 

4. Who shall condemn us now ? 

Since Christ has died, and ris'n, and gone 

above 
For us to plead at the right hand of love, 
Who shall condemn us now ? 

5. ' T is God that justifies ! 

Who shall recall His pardon or His grace t 
Or who the broken chain of guilt replace ? 
'T is God that justifies ! — 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 205 

m 

0. The victory is ours ! 

For us in might cauie forth the mighty One, 
For us He fought the fight, the triumph won : 
The victory is ours. 

H. BONAK. 



149. Proverbs xviii. 24. 

1. T ORD ! no guardian to defend me 
JJ In the world I have like Thee, 
None so willing to befriend me ; 

Thou art all in all to me. 

2. Oh ! may life be one great mission, 

Christ to follow, serve, and please, 
Copying His meek submission, 
Sacrificing self and ease. 

3. Zealous in each sacred duty, 

May I be more Saviour-like ; 
May each plant of Christian beauty 
In my soul its fibres strike ; — 

4. Bearing fruit, whose holy savour 

Sheds its fragrance round my path, 
Seeking nothing but His favour, 
Dreading nothing but His wrath. 



204 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

m 

5 What is life ? a scene of troubles, 
Following swiftly one by one ; 
Phantom visions — airy bubbles, 

Which appear, and then — are gone ! 

6. What at best the world's vain fashion ? 

Quickly it must past away ; 
Vexing care and whirlwind passion, 
Surging like the angry spray. 

7. One brief moment, Lord, may sever 

All that earth can friendship call ; 
But Thy friendship is for ever, 
It outlives the wreck of all. 

J. JR. MACDUFF. 



150. 1 Corinthians v. 17. 

1 . TJ ALLELU J AH ! I believe ! 

JL1 Now the giddy world stands fast, 
Now my soul has found an anchor 

Till the night of storm is past. 
All the gloomy mists are rising, 

But a clue is in my hand, 
Thro' earth's labyrinth to guide me 

To a bright and heavenly land. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 205 

2. Hallelujah ! I believe ! 

Sorrow's bitterness is o'er, 
And affliction's heavy burden 

Weighs my spirits down no more. 
On the cross the mystic writing 

Now reveal'd before me lies 
And I read the words of comfort, 

" As a father, I chastise." 

3. Hallelujah ! I believe ! 

Now no longer on my soul P 

All the debt of sin is lying, — 

One great Friend has paid the whole ! 
Icebound fields of legal labour 

I have left with all their toil; 
While the fruits of love are growing 

From a new and genial soil. 

4. Hallelujah ! I believe ! 

Now life's mystery is gone, 
Gladly thro' its fleeting shadows, 

To the end I journey on. 
Thro' the tempest, or the sunshine, 

Over flowers or ruins led, 
Still the path is homeward hasting, 

Where all sorrow shall have fled. 

5. Hallelujah ! I believe ! 

Now, oh ! love, I know thy power, 

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206 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Thine no false or fragile fetters, 
Not the rose-wreaths of an hour ! 

Christian bonds of holy union 
Death itself does not destroy; 

Yes ! to live, and love for ever, 
Is our heritage of joy. 

MOWES. 



151. Hebrews xii. 2. 

4. [" LOOK to Jesus, and the cloud 
JL Of my transgressions melts away, 
E'en as the blackest midnight shroud 
Gives place to the returning day. 

2. I look to Jesus, and the stains 

Of my life's guilt, tho 1 dark and deep, 
Are wash'd, till not a spot remains, 
And I can safely wake and sleep. 

3. I look to Jesus, and the face 

Of God is turn'd on me in love, 
I feel a Father's fond embrace, 

And all my doubts and fears remove. 

4. I look to Jesus, and behold ! 

My heart is lightened of its cares, 
My love for earthly things grows cold, 
And pleasure vainly spreads her snares. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 207 

5. I look to Jesus, when my foes 

With violence my peace assail ; 
On His dear breast I find repose, 
And all their hateful efforts fail. 

6. I look to Jesus, and the sight 

Of all that He endured for me, 
Makes e'en my greatest suff 'rings light, 
Compared with His deep agony. 

7. I look to Jesus, when my zeal, 

And faith, and love, grow dead and cold ; 
Then doth He Calvary reveal, 
And makes me in His service bold. 

8. I look to Jesus, when the waves 

Of dark corruptions rage within, 
And He from their dominion saves, 
From their pollution makes me clean. 

9. I look to Jesus, and I see 

Heaven's golden portals opening wide, 
"With ready welcome e'en to me, 
Tho' vile, to enter and abide. 

10. Thus let me, Lord, while life doth last, 
In faith look ever up to Thee, 
And when life's sinful days are past, 
I shall Thy face in glory see. 

C. T. ASTLEY. 



208 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



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152. Hebrews xiii. 14. 

'M but a stranger here ; 

Earth is a desert drear, 

Heaven is my home. 

Danger and sorrow stand 

Round me on every hand, 

Heaven is my father-land, 

Heaven is my home. 

2. What though the tempests rage. 
Short is my pilgrimage, 

Heaven is my home. 
And time's wild wintry blast 
Soon will be overpast, 
I shall reach home at last. 

Heaven is my home. 

3. There at my Saviour's side, 
I shall be glorified, 

Heaven is my home, 
There with the good and blest 
Those I loved most and best, 
I shall for ever rest ; 

Heaven is my home. 

4. Therefore I '11 murmur not, 
Whate'er my earthly lot, 

Heaven is my home. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 209 

For I shall surely stand 

There at my Lord's right hand ; — 

Heaven is my father-land, 

Heaven is my home. 

THOS. R. TAYLOR. 



153. 1 Timothy i. 17. 

1. f\ LORY to God the Father be, 
\JT Glory to God the Son, 
Glory to God the Holy Ghost, 

Glory to God alone ! 

2. My soul doth magnify the Lord, 

My spirit doth rejoice 
In God, my Saviour and my God ; 
I hear His joyful voice. 

3. I need not go abroad for joy 

Who have a feast at home • 
My sighs are turned into songs, 
The Comforter is come. 

4. Down from on high the blessed Dove 

Is come into my breast, 
To witness God's eternal love ; — 
This is my heavenly feast. 

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210 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

5. This makes me, Abba, Father, cry, 

With confidence of soul ; 
It makes me cry, my Lord, my God, 
And that without control. 

6. Eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard, 

From fancy 't is concealed, 
What Thou, Lord, hast laid up for Thine, 
And hast to me reveal' d. 

7. I see Thy face, I hear Thy voice, 

I taste Thy sweetest love, 
My soul doth leap, but, oh 1 for wings, 
The wings of Noah's dove. 

8. Then should I flee far hence away, 

Leaving this world of sin ; 
Then should my Lord put forth His hand 
And kindly take me in. 

9. Then should my soul with angels feast, 

On joys that always last ; 
Bless'd be my God, the God of joy, 
Who gives me here a taste ! 



154. Matthew x. 29. 

1. 1 JTGHTY God ! on whom the cares 
JA Of all creation lie ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 211 

And whose ample bosom bears 
The load so easily. 
Midst the worlds that lean on Thee 
Thou hast loving thoughts of me. 

2. Ever quickly Thou dost hear 
Thy children's feeble cry, 

And dost keep* them everywhere 
Beneath Thy watchful eye. 
But 'midst the worlds that lean on Thee 
Thou hast faithful thoughts of me. 

3. Anxious cares and heavy woes 
Oft agitate my breast ; 

And no balm on earth that grows 
Can give my spirit rest. 
But midst worlds that lean on Thee 
Thou hast gentle thoughts of me. 



155- Numbers xxi. 4. 

1. T)ILGRDI of earth, who art journeying to 
X heaven ! 

Heir of eternal life ! child of the day ! 
Cared for, watclrd over, beloved and forgiven, 
Art thou discouraged because of the way ? 



212 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

9 Cared for, watched over, tho' often thou 
seemest 
Justly forsaken, nor counted a child — 
Loved and forgiven, tho' rightly thou deeniest 
Thyself all unlovely, impure, and defiled. 

3. "Weary and thirsty, no water-brook near thee, 
Press on, nor faint at the length of the way ; 
The God of thy life will assuredly hear thee ; 
He will provide thee with strength for the 

day. 

4. Break through the brambles and briars that 

obstruct thee ; 
Dread not the gloom and the blackness of 

night ; 
Lean on the hand* that will safely conduct 

thee ; 
Trust to His eye to whom darkness is light ! 

5. Be trustful, be steadfast, whatever betide 

thee, 
Only one thing do thou ask of the Lord — 
Grace to go forward wherever He guide thee, 
Simply believing the truth of His word. 

6. Still on thy spirit deep anguish is pressing — 
Not for the yoke that His wisdom bestows. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 213 

A heavier burden thy soul is distressing, 

A heart that is slow in His love to repose ; — 

7. Earthliness, coldness, unthankful behaviour ; 
Oh ! thou may'st sorrow, but do not despair: 
Even this grief thou may'st bring to thy 

Saviour ; 
Cast upon Him e'en this burden and care ! 

8. Bring all thy hardness ; His pow'r can sub- 

due it : 
How full is the promise ! the blessing how 

free ! 
" Whatsoever ye ask in my name, I will do 

it." 
u Abide in my love, and be joyful in me." 



156, Matthew vi. 6. 



1. f\ O when the morning shineth — 
Go when the noon is bright — 
Go when the eve declineth — 

Go in the hush of night . 
Go with pure mind and feeling, 
Fling earthly thoughts away, 
And in thy chamber kneeling, 
Do thou in secret pray. 



214 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2 Remember all who love thee, 

All who are loved by thee, 
Pray too for those who hate thee, 

If any such there be. 
Then for thyself in meekness, 

A blessing humbly claim, 
And link with each petition, 

Thy great Redeemer's name. 

8 Or if 't is here denied thee 

In solitude to pray, 
Should holy thoughts come o'er thee 

When friends are round thy way ; 
E'en then the silent breathing 

Of thy spirit raised above, 
Will reach His throne of glory, 

Who is mercy, truth, and love. 

4, Oh ! not a joy or blessing 

With this can we compare, 
The power that He has given us, 

To pour our souls in prayer ! 
Whene'er thou pin'st in sadness, 

Before His footstool fall, 
And remember in thy gladness 

His grace who gave thee all. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 215 

157. Psalm cxix. 105. 

1. T AMP of our feet, whereby we trace 
xJ Our path, as here we stray ; 

Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace — 
Brook by the traveller's way. 

2. Bread of our souls ! whereon we feed, 

Our manna from on high ; 
Our guide, our chart, wherein we read 
Of realms beyond the sky. 

3. Pillar of fire ! through watches dark , 

Or radiant cloud by day ! 
When waves would whelm our tossing bark 
Our anchor and our stay. 

4. Pole star on life's tempestuous deep ! 

Beacon when doubts surround ; 
Compass ! by which our course we keep ; 
Our plummet-line to sound ! 

5. Our shield and buckler in the light ! 

In victory's hour the palm ! 
Comfort in grief ! in weakness — might I 
In sickness — G Head's balm. 

6. Childhood's instructor, manhood's trust, 

Old age's firm ally, 



216 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Our hope, when we go down to dust, 
Of immortality. 

7. Word of the living God ! 

Will of His glorious Son ! 
Without Thee, how could earth be trod, 
Or heaven itself be won ? 

BERNARD BARTON. 



158. Psalm lxxxiv. 14. 

1. f\ LOED ! I look to Thee ; 
\J To Thee lift up my heart, 
In heaven I would Thy glory see, 

Now, therefore, grace impart. 

2. Grace to prevent my sin, 

My passions to subdue, 
My heart to change, my soul to win, 
My spirit to renew. 

3. Grace every hour to bend 

My stubborn will to Thine. 

Till I in mind and heart ascend 

To where the angels shine. 

4. Grace that I ever may 

Walk humbly with my God, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 217 

And choose the self-renouncing way 
The lowly Jesus trod. 

x 

5. Grace to each stroke to bow, 

Gladly each cross to bear, 
That, suffering* with the Saviour now, 
I soon His joy may share. 

6. Grace to be kind to all ; 

All to forbear in love ; 
Gently to deal with those that fall, 
Like Him who reigns above. 

7. Grace, even to my foes, 

In tenderness to speak, 
And, tho' they wrong me and op£>ose, 
To be like Jesus — meek. 

8. Grace, onward still to go, 

Forward each day to press, 
Till Thou the blood-bought prize bestow, 
Christ's crown of righteousness. 

9. Lord ! give me this rich grace ! 

Oh, give Thyself to me, 
That I may dwell before Thy face, 
And all Thy glory see. 



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218 SPIRITUAL SONGS, 

159. •Acts xx. 38. 

1. Tj^RIEND after friend departs,— ' 
X Who hath not lost a friend ? 
There is no union here of hearts 

That finds not here an end : 
Were this frail world our final rest, 
Living or dying none were blest. 

2. Beyond the flight of time, 

Beyond this vale of death, 
There surely is some blessed clime 

Where life is "not a breath, 
Nor life's affections transient fire, 
Whose sparks fly upward and expire ! 

3. There is a world above, 

Where parting is unknown, 
A whole eternity of love, 

Form'd for the saints alone : 
And faith beholds the dying here 
Translated to that happier sphere. 

4. Thus star by star declines, 

Till all are pass'd away ; 
As morning high and higher shine9 
To pure and perfect day : 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 219 

Nor sink these stars in empty night — 
They hide themselves in Christ's own light. 

MONTGOMERY. 



1 60. Psalm xxxix. 12. 

1. T AM wandering down life's shady path, 
A Slowly, slowly, wandering down ; 

I am wandering down life's rugged path, 
Slowly, slowly, wandering down. 

2. Morn, with its store of buds and dew, 

Lies far behind me now ; 
Morn, with its wealth of song and light, 
Lies far behind me now. 

3. The pleasant heights of breezy life, 

The pleasant heights are past ; 
The sunny slopes of buoyant life, 
The sunny slopes are past. 

4. I shall rest in yon low valley soon, 

There to sleep my toil away ; 
I shall rest in yon sweet valley soon, 
There to sleep my tears away. 

6. Laid side by side with those I love, 
How calm that rest shall be 1 



220 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Laid side by side with those I love, 
How soft that sleep shall be ! 

G 4 I shall rise and put on glory, 

When the great morn shall dawn ; 
I shall rise and put on beauty 
When the glad morn shall dawn. 

7. I shall mount to yon fair city, 

The dwelling of the blest ; 
I shall enter yon bright city, 
The palace of the blest. 

8. I shall meet the many parted ones, 

In that our home of joy : 

Lost love for ever found again, 

In that dear home of joy. 

9. We have shared our earthly sorrows, 

Each with the other here ; 
We shall share our earthly gladness, 
Each with the other there. 

10 We have mingled tears together, 

We shall mingle smiles and song : 
We have mingled sighs together, 
We shall mingle smiles and song. 

H. BON Alt. 



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161. John i. 29. 

1. 1 1 Y faith looks up to Thee, 
1TX Thou Lamb of Calvary, 

Saviour divine ; 
Now hear me while I pray, 
Take all my guilt away : 
O let me from this day 

Be wholly Thine. 

2. May Thy rich grace impart 
Strength to my fainting heart, 

My zeal inspire : 
As Thou hast died for me, 
Oh may my love to Thee, 
Pure, warm, and changeless be, 

A living fire. 

3. When life's dark maze I tread, 
And griefs around me spread, 

Be Thou my guide ; 
Bid darkness turn to day, ' 
Wipe sorrow's tears away, 
Nor let me ever stray 

From Thee aside. 

4. "When ends life's transient dream, 
When death's cold sullen stream 

Shall o'er me roll, 
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222 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Blest Saviour, then in love. 
Fear and distrust remove. 
Oh I bear me safe above, 

A ransom'd soul. 



RAY PALMER. 



162. Romans xiv. 8. 

1. " W E are tne Lord's." His all sufficient 

T T merit, 

Seal'd on the cross, to us this grace accords ; 
" We are the Lord's," and all things shall 

inherit ; 
Whether we live or die, " We are the Lord's." 

2. u We are the Lord's." Then let us gladly 

tender 
Our souls to Him in deeds, not empty words ; 
Let heart, and tongue, and life, combine to 

render 
No doubtful witness that u We are the 

Lord's." 

3. " We are the Lord's." No darkness brooding 

o'er us 
Can make us tremble, while this star affords 
A steady light along the path before .is — 
Faith's full assurance that " We are the 

Lord's." 



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44 We are the Lord's." No evil can befall us 
In the dread hour of life's fast loosening 

cords ; 
No pangs of death shall even then appal us ; 
Death we shall vanquish, for " We are the 

Lord's." 

C. T. ASTLEY. 



163. Acts XXI. 14. 

1. AS Thou wilt, my God ! I ever say ; 

j\ What Thou wilt is ever best for me ; 
What have I to do with earthly care, 

Since to-morrow I may leave with Thee ? 
Lord, TJiou knowest I am not my own, 
All my hope and help depend on Thee alone. 
• 

2. As Thou wilt ! still I can believe, 

Never did the word of promise fail ; 
Faith can hold it fast, and feel it sure, 

Tho' temptations cloud, and fears assail. 
Why art thou disquieted, my soul, 
When thy Father knows and rules the whole ! 

3. As Thou wilt ! still I can endure 

Patiently my daily cross to bear ; 
Why should I complain, a pardon'd child, 
If the children's portion here I share ? 



224 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

As Thou wilt ! my Father and my God ! 
I can drink the cup, and bless the rod. 

4. As Thou wilt ! still I can hope on. 

Sunshine may return, when storms have 
pass'd ; 
Thine all-seeing eye of sleepless love 

Watches o'er my path from first to last. 
When Thou wilt ! upon the desert plain 
Springs may rise anew, and rivers flow agair 

5. As Thou wilt ! alj life's journey through, 

To Thy will my own I would resign ; 
If on earth I have but little store. 

Be it so ! all heaven shall be mine : 
Or if but Thyself, my God, art given, 
Nothing more I need or ask in* earth oi 
heaven. 

6. As Thou wilt ! when Thine hour is come, 

Let Thy servant, Lord, in peace depart ; 
Good it is to love and serve Thee here, 

Better to be with Thee where Thou art. 
When, or where, or how the call may be, 
It will not come too early or too late for me. 

7. As Thou wilt ! oh, Lord ! I ask no more. 

Witli the promise, faith pursues her way ; 



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Patience can endure through sorrow's night, 
Hope can look beyond to heaven's own 

day. 
Love can wait, and trust, and labour still ; — 
Life and death shall be according to Thy 

will ! 

NEUMEISTER. 



] 64. Psalm iv. 1. 

1. TIT HEIST morn awakes our hearts 

T T To form the early prayer ; 
When toil-worn day departs, 

And gives a, pause to care ; 
When those our soul loves best, 

Kneel with U3 in Thy fear, 
To ask Thy peace and rest, 

Our God, our Father, hear ! 

2, When worldly snares without, 

And evil thoughts within, 
Of grace would raise a doubt, 

Or lure us back to sin ; — 
When human strength proves frail, 

And will but half sincere, 
When faith begins to fail, 

Our God, our Father, hear ! 






226 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. When in our cup of mirth 

The drop of trembling falls, 
And the frail props of earth 

Are crumbling round our walls ; 
When back we gaze with grief, 

And forward glance with fear, 
When faileth man's relief, 

Our God, our Father, hear 

4. And when death's awful hand 

Unbars the gates of time, 
Eternity's dim land 

Disclosing, dread, sublime : 
When flesh and spirit quake 

Before Thee to appear — 
Oh ! then for Jesus' sake, 

Our God, our Father, hear! 



165. 1 Samuel vii. 12. 

J. rFHUS far the Lord has led us, in darkness 
X and in day, 

Thro' all the varied stages of the narrow 

homeward way ; 
Long since He took that journey, He trod 

that path alone, 
Its trials and its dangers full well Himself 

hath known. 



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2. Thus far the Lord hath led us ; the promise 

has not fail'd, 
The enemy encouuter'd oft has never quite 

prevail' d ; 
The shield of faith has turn'd aside, or 

quench' d each fiery dart, 
The Spirit's sword in weakest hands has 

forced him to depart. 



3. Thus far the Lord hath led us ; the waters 
have been high. 

But yet in passing thro' them, we felt that He 
was nigh. 

A very present helper in troubles we have 
found, 

His comforts most abounded when our sor- 
rows did abound 



4. Thus far the Lord hath led us ; our need hath 
been supplied, 

And mercy has encompassed us about on 
every side, 

Still falls the daily manna, the pure rock- 
fountains flow, 

And many flowers of love and hope along 
the wayside grow. 



228 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Thus far the Lord hath led us ; and will He 

now forsake 
The feeble ones whom for His own it pleased 

Him to take ? 
Oh, never, never 1 earthly friends may cold 

and faithless prove, 
But His is changeless pity and everlasting 

love. 

6. Calmly we look behind us, on joys and sor- 

rows past, 
We know that all is mercy now, and shall be 

well at last ; 
Calmly we look before us, — we fear no future 

ill, 
Enough for safety and for peace, if Thou art 

with us still. 

7 Yes, " they that know Thy name, Lord, shall 
put their trust in Thee, 1 ' 

While nothing in themselves but sin and 
helplessness they see. 

The race Thou hast appointed us, with pa- 
tience we can run, 

Thou wilt perform unto the end, the work 
Thou hast begun. 



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166. Fer elation v. 9. 

1. T GIVE Thee thanks unfeigned, 
J. O Jesus, Friend in need, 
For what Thy soul sustained 

When Thou for me didst bleed. 
Grant to lean unshaken 

Upon Thy faithfulness, 
Until I hence am taken, 

To see Thee face to face. 

2. I '11 here with Thee continue. 

(Though poor, despise me not,) 
I 'm one of Thy retinue : 

As *were I on the spot, 
When, earning my election, 

Thy heart-strings broke in death, 
With shame and love's affection 

I '11 watch Thy latest breath. 

3. What heavenly consolation 

Doth in my heart take place, 
When I Thy toil and passion 

Can in some measure trace. 
Ah ! should I, while thus musing 

On my Redeemer's cross, 
E 'en life itself be losing. 

Great gain would be that loss. 
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230 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

4. Own rue, Lord, my Preserver, 

My Shepherd, me receive; 
I know Thy love's strong fervour 

By all Thy pain and grief; 
Thou richly didst supply me 

TTith soul-sustaining food, 
Nor does Thy love deny me 

Thy holy flesh and blood. 

5. Lord, at my dissolution 

Do not from me depart ; 
Support at the conclusion 

Of life, ray fainting heart ; 
And when T pine and languish, 

Seiz'd with death's agony, 

by Thy pain and anguish 
Set me at liberty ! 

6. Lord, grant me Thy protection : 

Remind me of Thy death 
And glorious resurrection. 

"When I resign my breath ; 
Ah ! then, though I be dying, 

Midst sickness, grief and pain, 

1 shall, on Thee relying, 
Eternal life obtain. 



spiritual soyas. 231 

1(37. Canticles viii. 5. 



1 L 



EAXIXG on Thee, my Guide and Friend, 
My gracious Saviour ! I am blest ; 
Tho' weary, Thou dost condescend 
To be rny rest. 



2. Leaning on Thee, with child-like faith, 

To Thee the future I confide ; 
Each step of life's untrodden path 
Thy love will guide. 

3. Leaning on Thee, I breathe no moan, 

Though faint w T ith languor, parch'd with 
heat ; 
Thy will has now become my own — 
That will is sweet. 

4. Leaning on Thee, midst torturing pain 

With patience Thou my soul dost fill ; 
Thou w T hisperest u What did I sustain ? " 
Then I am still. 

6 Leaning on Thee, I do not dread 

The havoc that disease may make ; 
Thou who for me Thy blood hast shed 
Wilt ne'er forsake. 



232 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

6. Leaning on Thee, though faint and weak, 

Too weak another voice to hear, 
Thy heavenly accents comfort speak, 
u Be of good cheer." 

7. Leaning on Thee, no fear alarms ; 

Calmly I stand on death's dark brink ; 
I feel " the everlasting arms," 
I cannot sink. 



1 68. Exodus xxv. 22. 

1. TT7HEN to my closet I repair, 

T f To breathe my soul's desires in prayer, 
And bending low at Jesus' feet, 
I look towards the mercy-seat, 
This promise, Lord,, shall be my plea — 
There, sinner, I will meet with Thee. 

2. When Holy Scripture I peruse, 
And o'er its sacred pages muse. 
Oh ! then this precious word fulfil ; 
And while I seek to learn Thy will, 
Draw near, in answer to my prayer, 
And, gracious Saviour, meet me there. 

8. When in Thy temple courts I stand, 
Amid Thy little chosen band, 



SPIRITUAL S0> 23i 

Assist me then my soul to raise 
In earnest prayer and cheerful praise ; 
There let me Thy salvation see, 
And, gracious Saviour, meet with me. 

4. Or should it be Thy wise decree 

To lay Thy chastening hand on me, 
And make the couch of suffering mine, 
Yet would Thy servant not repine, 
If only this my portion be, 
My Saviour ! there to meet with Thee. 

5. When sorrow's gloomy path I tread, 

And threatening clouds meet o'er my head, 

I'll onward go without a fear. 

If only Jesus' voice I hear : 

E'en then the darkness light shall be, 

If there my Saviour meet with me. 

6. And when my closing hour draws nigh — 
That solemn hour when I shall die — 
When Jordan's banks I shall descend. 
Leaving behind each earthly friend, 

To Canaan's shores my spirit bear, 
And, gracious Saviour ! meet me there. 



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234 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

169. Ecclesia8te8 ix. 10. 



1. "I TAKE haste, Oman, to live, 
IlL For thou so soon must die ; 
Time hurries past thee like the breeze, 

How swift its moments fly ! 
Make haste, O man, to live ! 

2. To breathe, and wake, and sleep, 

To smile, to sigh, to grieve ; 
To move in idleness through earth, 
This, this is not to live ! 

Make haste, O man, to live ! 

3. Make haste, O man, to do 

Whatever must be done ; 
Thou hast no time to lose in sloth, 
Thy day will sotfn be gone. 
Make haste, O man, to live ! 

4. Up then with speed, and work, 

Fling ease and self away ; 
This is no time for thee to sleep, 
Up, watch, and work, and pray ! 
Make haste, man, to live ! 

5. The useful, not the great, 

The thing that never dies - 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 23ff 

The silent toil that is not lost, — 
Set these before thine eyes. 
Make haste, O man, to live ! 

6. The seed whose leaf and flower, 

Tho' poor in human sight, 
Brings forth at last eternal fruit, 
Sow thou both day and night. 
Make haste, man, to live ! 

7. Make haste, O man, to live, 

Thy time is almost o'er ; 
sleep not, dream not, but arise, 
The Judge is at the door. 
Make haste, O man, to live ! 

H. BONAR. 



170. Isaiah xliii. 2. 

1. T)E steady, be steady, oh ! my soul, 

JD For the sea is come and the billows roll 
With the help of God and none beside, 
We shall safely pass the raging tide. 

2. Jesus, Jehovah, be our stay 
Over the dark and troublous way ; 
Embark'd in Thee, we shall feel no fear, 
Though the storm, the trial of life, be near. 



236 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. Forget Him not. oh ! my soul, remove 

All thoughts that breathe not of Jesus' love — 
His perfect love — who so freely gave 
His innocent life, thy life to save. 

4. Oh ! let the sweet remembrance be 
Laid up in thine inmost treasury, 
There it shall brighten more and more, 
The most precious pearl of that secret store. 



171. Psalm cxxxv. 6. 

1. TT7HAT God decrees, child of His love, 

T T Take patiently, tho' it may prove 
The storm that wrecks thy treasure here ; 
Be comforted ! thou need'st not fear 
What pleases God. 

2. The wisest will is God's own will ; 
Rest on this anchor and be still ; 

For peace around thy path shall flow, 
When only wishing here below 
What pleases God. 

3. The truest heart is God's own heart, 
Which bids thy grief and fear depart, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 237 

Protecting, guiding, day and night, 
The soul that welcomes here aright 
What pleases God. 

4. Oh ! could I sing as I desire, 

My grateful heart should never tire, 
To tell the wondrous love and power, 
Thus working out from hour to hour 
What pleases God. 

5. The King of kings, He rules the earth, 
He sends us sorrow here or mirth, 

He bears the ocean in His hand ; 
And thus we meet, on sea or land, 
What pleases God. 

6. His church on earth He dearly loves, 
Altho 1 He oft its sin reproves, 

The rod itself His love can speak, 
He smites till we return to seek 
What pleases God. 

7. Then let the crowd around thee seize 
The joys that for a season please, 
But willingly their path forsake, 
And for thy blessed portion take 

What pleases God. 



238 SPIRITUAL SC NGS. 

8. Art thou despised by all around ? 
Do tribulations here abound ? 
Jesus will give the victory. 
Because His eye can see in thee 

What pleases God. 

9. Thy heritage is safe in heaven ; 
There shall the crown of joy be given ; 
There shalt thou hear and see and know, 
As thou could'st never here below, 

What pleases God. 

P. GERHARDT. 



ii70 4 Isaiah 1. 10. 

1. mHE way seems "dark about me, overhead 
1 The clouds have long since met in gloomy 

spread ; 
And when I look'd to see the day break 

through, 
Cloud after cloud came up with volume new. 

2. And in that shadow I have pass'd along, 
Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong, 
Walking in doubt and searching for the way, 
And often at a stand, as now to-day. 



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5. Lord ! I am not sufficient for these things ; 
Give me the light that Thy sweet presence 

brings ; 
Give me Thy grace, give me Thy constant 

strength — 
Lord ! for my comfort now appear at length. 

4. It may be that my way doth seem confused, 
Because my heart of Thy way is afraid ; 
Because my eyes have constantly refused 
To see the only opening Thou hast made. 

5. Because my will would cross some flowery 

plain, 
Where Thou hast thrown a hedge from side 

to side ; 
And turneth from the stony path of pain, 
Its trouble, or its ease, not even tried. 

3. If thus I try to force my way along, 

The smoothest road encumbered is to me ; 
For were I as an angel swift or strong, 
I could not go unless allow'd by Thee. 

f. And now I pray Thee, Lord, to lead Thy 
child, 
Poor wretched, wanderer from Thy grace and 
love — 



240 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Whatever way Thou pleasest through the 

wild, 
So it but take me to my home above. 



173. Lulce ii. 14. 

1. n LORY to God on high ! 

VT Peace upon earth and joy I 

Good will to man. 
Ye, who the blessing prove, 
Join with the hosts above ; 
Sing ye a Saviour's love, — 
Too vast to scan. 

2. Mercy and truth unite ; 
This is a joyful sight ! 

All sights above. 
Jesus the curse sustains ; 
Bitter the cup He drains ; 
Nothing for us remains, 

Nothing but love. 

8. Love, that no tongue can teach, 
Love, that no thought can reach, 

No love like His ! 
Heaven is its blessed source, 
Death could not stop its course, 



SPIRITUAL SOX US. 2-11 

Nothing cau check its force, 
Matchless it is. 

4. Join then this love to sing, 
Join to exalt our King, 
* Sinners forgiven. 
To the great One in Three, 
Honour and majesty, 
Now and for ever be, 

Here and in heaven. 



174. Isaiah lii. 7. 

1. [JO^ sweet tne G° s P e i trumpet sounds ! 
JLX Its notes are grace and love ; 
Its echo through the world resounds 
From Jesus' "throne above. 

Chorus. It is the sound, the joyful sound, 
Of mercy rich and free ; 
Pardon it offers, peace proclaims, 
Sinner ! it speaks to thee. 

' 2. It tells the weary soul of rest, 
The poor of heavenly wealth, 
Of joy to heal the mourning breast ; 
It brings the sin-sick health. 
It is the sound, &c. 
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£42 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

8. Its words announce a heavenly feast 
Of water, milk, and wine, 
And manna in the wilderness, 
Provisions all divine. 

It is the sound, &c. 

4. It speaks of boundless grace by which 

The vilest are forgiven ; 
To Christians it proclaims a rich 
Inheritance in heaven. 

It is the sound, &c. 

5. To men in every clime, degree, 

Its message is address'd ; 
The Jew and Gentile, bond and free, 
Are with its blessings bless'd. 
It is the sound/&c. 



175. John x. 11. 

1. TESTIS is our Shepherd, wiping every tear ; 
Folded in His bosom, what have we to 

fear ? 
Only let us follow whither He doth lead, 
To the thirsty desert or the dewy mead. 

2. Jesus is our Shej^herd ; — well we know His 

voice ; 



SPIRITUAL SOSGS. 243 

How the gentlest whisper makes our heart 

rejoice ! 
Even when it chideth tender in its tone ; 
None but He shall guide us ; we are His alone. 

3. Jesus is our Shepherd ; — for the sheep He 

bled, 
Every lamb is sprinkled with the blood He 

shed; 
Then on each He setteth His own secret 

sign,— 
" They that have My Spirit, these," saith He, 

" are mine.' 1 

4. Jesus is our Shepherd ; — guarded by His arm, 
Though the wolves may raven, none can do 

us harm ; 
When we tread death's valley, dark with 

fearful gloom, 
TTe will fear no evil, victors o'er the tomb. 

5. Jesus is our Shepherd ; — with His goodness 

now 
And His tender mercy, He doth us endow ! 
Let us sing His praises with a gladsome heart, 
Till in heaven we meet Him, never more to 

part. 



244 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

176. Psalm xxxi. 3. 

1. r\ ENTLY, Lord, gently lead us 
vJ Thro' this gloomy vale of tears, 
Thro' the changes Thou 'st decreed us, 

Till our last great change appears. 
Oh ! refresh us with Thy blessing, 

Oh ! refresh us with Thy grace, 
May Thy mercies never ceasing, 

Fit us for Thy dwelling place. 

2. When temptation's darts assail us, 

When in devious paths we stray, 
Let Thy goodness never fail us, 

Lead us in Thy perfect way. 
Oh ! refresh us with Thy blessing, &c. 

8. In the hour of pain and anguish, 

In the hour when death draws near, 

Suffer not our hearts to languish, 
Suffer not our .souls to fear. 

Oil I refresh us with Thy blessing, &c. 

4. When this mortal life is ended, 
Bid us in Thine arms to rest, 
Till by angel hands attended, 
We awake among the blest. 
Oh I refresh us with Thy blessing, &c 



• SPIR1TUA L SONGS. 246 

Then crown us with Thy blessing, 
Thro' the triumphs of Thy grace, 

Then shall praises never ceasing, 
Echo thro Thy dwelling place. 

Oh ! refresh us with Thy blessing, &c. 

THOS. HASTINGS. 



177, Job m. 18. 

1 . [" IE down, frail body, here, 
JL Earth has no fairer bed, 
No gentler pillow to afford, — 

Come, rest thy home-sick head. 

2. Lie down, with all thy aches, 

There is no aching here; 
How soon shall all thy life-long ills 
For ever disappear ! 

3. Thro' these well-guarded gates 

No foe can entrance gain , 
No sickness wastes, nor once intrudes 
The memory of pain. 

4. Foot-sore and worn thou art, 

Breathless with toil and fight ; 
How welcome now the long-sought rest 
Of this all-tranquil night I 
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24<) SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Rest for the toiling hand, 

Rest for the thought- worn brow, 
Rest for the weary, way-sore feet, 
Rest from all labour now. 

6. Rest for the fever'd brain, 

Rest for the throbbing eye ; 
Thro' these parch'd lips of thine no more 
Shall pass the moan or sigh. 

7. Soon shall the trump of God 

Give out the welcome sound, 
That shakes thy silent chamber walls, 
And breaks the turf-seal'd ground. 

8. Ye dwellers in the dust, 

Awake, come forth, and sing ; 
Sharp has your "frost "of winter been, 
But bright shall be your spring. 

9. 'T was sown in weakness here ; 

'T will then be raised in power. 
That which was sown an earthly seed, 
Shall rise a heavenly flower. 

H. BONAK. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 247 

178 Isaiah xliii. 1. 

1. yE trembling souls, dismiss your fears, 

A Be mercy all your theme, — 
Mercy, which like a river flows 
In one continual stream. 

2. Fear not the powers of earth or hell ; 

God will these powers restrain, 
His mighty arm their rage repel 
And make their efforts vain. 

3. Fear not the want of outward good ; 
He will for His provide, 
Crrant them supplies of daily food, 
And all they need beside. 

•i. Fear not that He will e'er forsake, 
Or leave His work undone ; 
He 's faithful to His promises, 
And faithful to His Son. 

5. Fear not the terrors of the grave, 

Or death's tremendous sting ; 
He will from endless wrath preserve, 
To endless glory bring. 

6. You, in His wisdom, power, and grace, 

May confidently trust ; 



248 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

His wisdom guides, His power protects^ 
His grace rewards the just. 

B. BEDD03£E. 



1 79. Hebrews xii. 2. 

1. TESTIS in thy memory keep, 

V Would'st thou be God's child and friend ' 
Jesus in thy heart shrin'd deep, 
Still thy gaze on Jesus bend. 
In thy toiling, in thy resting, 
Look to Him with every breath, 
Look to Jesus' life and death. 

2. Look to Jesus, till reviving . 

Faith and love thy life-sjorings swell ; 
Strength for all things good deriving 

From Him who did all things well : 
"Work, as He did, in thy season, 
Works which shall not fade away, 
Work while it is calPd to-day. 

3. Look to Jesus, prayerful, waking, 

When thy feet on roses tread ; 
Follow, worldly pomp forsaking, 

With thy cross where He hath led 
Look to Jesus in temptations, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS, 249 

Baffled shall the tempter flee, 
And God's angels come to Theo. 

4. Look :o Jesus, when distressed, 

See what He, the Holy bore ; 
Is thj heart with conflict pressed ? 

Is thy soul still harassed sore ? 
See His sweat of blood, His conflict, 
Watch His agony increase, 
Hear His prayer and feel His peace. 

5. By want's fretting cares surrounded, 

Does long pain press forth thy sighs ? 
By ingratitude deep wounded, 

Does a scornful world despise ? 
Friends forsake thee or deny thee ? 
See what Jesus did endure, 
He who as the light was pure. 

6. Look to Jesus still to shield thee, 

When no longer thou may'st live : 
In that last need He will yield thee 

Peace the world can never give. 
Look to Him, thy head low bending ; 
He who finished all for thee, 
Takes thee, then with Him to be. 

FR ASZKN 



250 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

180. Ephesians iv. 8. 

1. Q OUND the high praises of Jesus our King, 
O He came and He conquer'd — His victory 

sing ; 
Sing, for the power of the tyrant is broken, 
The triumph's complete over death and the 
grave : 
Vain is their boasting, Jehovah hath spoken : 
And Jesus proclaimed Himself mighty to 
save. 
Sound the high praises of Jesus our King, 
He came and He conquered— His victory sing. 

2. Praise to the Conqueror, praise to the Lord, 
The enemy quaiPd at the might of His word ; 
In heaven He ascends and unfolds the glad 

story, 
The host of the blessed exult in His fame ; 
In love He looks down from the throne of 
His glory, 
And rescues the ruin'd who trust in His 
name. 
Sound the high praises of Jesus our King, 
He came and He conquer'd — His victory sing. 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 251 

181. Psalm lxii. 5. 

1. /\H ! foolish heart, be still, 

\J And vex thyself no more, 
Wait thou for God until 

lie opens pleasure's door. 
Thou know'st not what is good for thee, 

But God doth know, — 
Let Him thy strong reliance be, 

And rest thee so. 

2. He counted all my days, 

And ev'ry joy and tear, 
Ere I knew how to praise, 

Or e'en had learn'd to fear. 
Before I Him, my Father, knew, 

He caird me, child : 
His help has guarded me all through 

This weary wild. 

3. The least of all my cares 

Is not to Him unknown ; 
He sees, and He prepares 

The palhway for His own : 
And what His hand assigns to me, 

That serves my peace, — 
The greatest burden it might be, 

Yet joy's increase. 



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4. I live no more on earth, 

Nor seek my full joy here; 
The world seems little worth, 

"When heaven is shining clear; 
Yet joyfully I go my way, 

So free, so blest ! 
Sweetening my toil from day to day 

"With thoughts of rest. 

5. Give me, my Lord, whate'er 

"Will bind my heart to Thee ; 
For that I make my prayer, 

And know Thou nearest me ! 
But all that might keep back my soul, 

Make Thee forgot — 
Tho 1 of earth-good it were the whole, 

Oh ! give it not. " 

6 When sickness-pains, distress, 

And want doth follow fear, 
And men their hate express, 

My sky shall still be clear. 
Then wait I, Lord, and wait for Thee; 

And I am still — 
Tho' mine should unaccomplish'd be, 

Do Thou Thy will ! 

7. Thou art the strength and stay 
Of ev'ry weary soul ; 



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Thy wisdom rules the way ; 

Thy pity does control. 
What ill can happen unto ine 

When thou art near ? 
Thou wilt, oh ! God, my keeper be, 

I will not fear. 

C. F. GELBERT. 



182. Isaiah xxxviii. 14. 

1. 1" AM oppressed ; my gracious God ! 
JL I cry beneath Thy chastening rod ; 

Lord, undertake for me ! 

2. I am oppressed ; I look around 

And see Thy judgment's heavy cloud ; 

Oh ! undertake for me ! 

3. I am oppressed ; I weep with those 
Who sorrow 'neath a Christian's woes ; 

Then undertake for me I 

4. I am oppressed ; I bear within 

A heart that's fill'd with shame and sin, 
Yet undertake for me ! 

5 I am oppressed ; at my right hand 
The tempter of my soul doth stand ; 

Lord, undertake for me ! 
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254 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

6. I am oppressed ; behold my tears, 
Keceive my prayer, remove my fears ; 

Still undertake for me ! 

7. I am oppressed ; ! Saviour say 
That Thou wilt wipe my tears away, 

And undertake for me ! 



183. Psalm lxv. 8-13. 

1. fllHE God of harvest praise, 
X In loud thanksgiving raise 

Hand, heart and voice ; 
The valleys laugh and sing, 
Forests and mountains ring, 
The plains their tribute bring, 

The streams rejoice. 

2. Garden and orchard ground 
Autumnal fruits have crown'd, 

The vintage glows ; 
Here plenty pours her horn, 
There the full tide of corn, 
Sway'd by the breath of morn, 

The land o'erflows. 



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8. The wind, the rain, the sun, 

Their genial work have done ; — 
Would'st thou be fed ? 

Man to thy labour bow, 

Thrust in the sickle now, 

Keap where thou once did'st plough- 
God sends thee bread. 

4. Thy few seeds scatter'd wide, 
His hand hath multiplied ; — 

Here thou may'st find 
Christ's miracles renew'd, 
With self-producing food 
He feeds a multitude — 

He feeds mankind. 

6. The God of harvest praise ; 
Hands, hearts and voices raise 

With one accord. 
From field to garner throng, 
Bearing your sheaves along ; 
And in your harvest song, 

Bless ye the Lord. 

7. Yea, bless His holy name, 

And your soul's thanks proclaim 
Through all the earth. 



256 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

To glory in your lot 
Is comely ; but be not 
His benefits forgot, 

Amidst your mirth. 

MONTGOMERY. 



184. Psalm xxix. 10. 

1. JE sitteth o'er the waterfloods, 
XJL And He is strong to save ; 
He sitteth o'er the waterfloods, 

And guides each drifting wave. 

2. Though loud around the vessel's prow 

The waves may toss and break, 
Yet at His word they sink to rest 
As on a tranquil lake. 

3. He sitteth o'er the waterfloods, 

When waves of sorrow rise ; 
And while He holds the bitter cup 
He wipes the tearful eyes. 

4. He knows how long the wilful heart 

Requires the chast'ning grief; 
And soon as sorrow's work is done, 
'T is He who sends relief. 



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5. He sitteth o'er the waterfloods, 

As in the days of old ; 
When o'er the Saviour's sinless head 
The waves and billows roll'd. 

6. Yes, all the billows pass'd o'er Him ; 

Our sins — the}' bore Him down; 
For us He met the crushing storm — 
He met th' Almighty's frown. 

7. He sitteth o'er the waterfloods ; — 

Then doubt and fear no more, 
For He who pass'd through all the storms 
Has reach' d the heavenly shore. 

8. And ev'ry tempest- driven bark 

With Jesus for its guide, 
Will soon be moor'd in harbour calm, 
In glory to abide. 



185. Psalm lxv. 2. 

1. f\ THOU who nearest prayer, 

\J The God of power and might, 
To seek Thy face be all our care, 
Our whole delight, 
oo* 



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God of grace and love, 
Regard us from Thy throne ; 

Send down to us the heavenly Dove, 
Seal us Thine own. 

2. We have no other trust. 

But Thy dear sacrifice ; 
Our hope, Thou holy One and just, 

Do not despise : 
Sinful, we plead Thy blood, 

Weak, we implore Thy power ; 
Saviour, remember us for good 

In danger's hour. 

3. Come with Thy saving strength, 

■ With healing virtue come, 
And let Thy guiding hand at length 

Conduct us home : 
Till saved from all annoy 

Of earthly fear and strife, 
We enter into endless joy, 

And heavenly life. 



186. Ecclesiastes ix. 10. 



i. )np 



IS not for man to trifle ! Time is short, 
And sin is here. 



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Our life is but the falling of a leaf. 

A dropping tear. 
We have no time to sport away the hours, 
All must be earnest in a world like ours. 

2. Not many lives, but only one have we, — 

One, only one ; — 
How sacred should that one life ever be ! — 

That narrow span ! — 
Day after day filFd up with blessed toil, 
Hour after hour still bringing in new spoil, 

8. Our sorrows are no phantom of the night, 

No idle tale ; 
No cloud that floats along a sky of light, 

On summer gale. 
They are the true realities of earth, 
Friends and companions even from our birth. 

4. O life below, — how brief, and poor, and sad I 

One heavy sigh. 
O life above, — how long, how fair, and glad ; 

An endless joy. 
Oh, to be done with daily dying here ! 
Oh, to begin the the living in yon sphere ! 

5. O day of time, how dark ! O sky and earth, 

How dull your hue I 



260 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

O day of Christ, how bright ! O sky and earth, 

Each fair and new ! 
Come, better Eden, with thy fresher green ; 
Come, brighter Salem, gladden all the scene ! 

H. BOXAR. 



187. Isaiah lv. 3. 

1. H INNER, hear thy Saviour's call, 
U He now is passing by ; 

He has seen thy grievous thrall, 
And heard thy mournful cry. 

He has pardon to impart, 

Grace to save thee from thy fears ; 

See the love that fills His heart, 
And wipe away thy tears. 

2. Why art thou afraid to come 

And tell Him all thy case ? 
He will not pronounce thy doom, 

Nor frown thee from His face. 
Wilt thou fear Immanuel ? 

Wilt thou dread the Son of God, 
Who to save thy soul from hell, 

Has shed His precious blood ? 

3. Think how on the cross He hung, 

Pierced with a thousands wounds, 



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Hark ! from each, as from a tongue, 

The voice of pardon sounds. 
See from all His open'd veins 

Blood of wondrous virtue flow, 
Shed to wash away thy stains. 

And ransom thee from woe. 

4. Though His majesty be great, 

His mercy is no less, 
Though He thy transgression hate, 

He feels for thy distress. 
By Himself the Lord has sworn, 

He delights not in thy death, 
But invites thee to return, 

That thou may'st live by death. 

5. Raise thy downcast eyes and see 

What throngs His throne surround ; 
These, tho' sinners once like thee, 

Have full salvation found. 
Yield not then to unbelief, 

While He says "" There yet is room," 
Tho' of sinners thou art chief, 

Since Jesus calls thee, come. 

NEWTON. 



262 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

188. John xix. 30. 

1. /CHRIST'S grave is vacant now, 
\J Left for the throne above, 

His cross asserts God's right to bless, 
In His own boundless love. 

2. 'T was there blood was shed, 

*T was there the life was pour'd, 
There mercy gain'd her diadem, 
While justice sheath'd her sword. 

3. And thence the child of faith 

Sees judgment all gone by, 
Perceives the sentence fully met, 
" The soul that sins shall die ;" — 

4. Learns how that God in love 

Gave Christ the sins to bear 
Of all who own His Lordship now, 
That they His place might share ;— 

5. And cries with wondering joy, 

" As He is so am I," 
Pure, holy, loved as Christ Himself 
Who shall my peace destroy ? 

6 Reach my blest Saviour first, 

Take Him from God's esteem, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 263 

Proves Jesus bears one spot of sin, 
Then tell me I 'm unclean. 

7. Nay ! for He purged my guilt 
By His own precious blood, 
And such its virtue, not a stain 
E'er meets the eye of God. 



189. Psalm lxxiii. 24. 

1. "HATHER! whose hand* hath led me so 
JD securely, 

Father ! whose ear hath listen'd to my prayer, 
Father ! whose eye hath watch'd o'er me so 

surely, 
Whose heart hath lov'd me with a love so 

rare; 
Vouchsafe, O heavenly Father, to instruct me 
In the straight way wherein I ought to go, 
To life eternal and to heaven conduct me, 
Through health and sickness and through 

weal and woe. 

2. O my Redeemer ! who hast my redemption 
Purchas'd and paid for by Thy precious blood, 
Thereby procuring an entire exemption 
From the dread wrath and punishment of 

God; 



264 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Thou who hast saved my soul from condemn- 
ation, 
Redeem it also from the power of sin ; 
Be Thou the Captain still of my salvation, 
Through whom alone I can the victory win. 

3. O Holy Ghost ! who from the Father flowest 
And from the Son, O teach me how to pray ; 
Thou, who the love and peace of God be- 

stowest, 
With faith and hope inspire and cheer my 

way; 
Direct, control, and sanctify each motion 
Within my soul, and make it thus to be 
Prayerful, and still, and full of deep devotion, 
A holy temple worthy, Lord, of Thee. 

FROM LYRA DOMESTICA. 



190. Revelations v. 11, 12. 

1. QING, sing His lofty praise, 
O Whom angels cannot raise, 
But whom they sing ; 
Jesus, who reigns above, 
Object of angels' love, 
Jesus, whose grace we prove, 
Jesus, our King. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 265 

2, Jesus the curse sustain'd. 
Bitter the cup He drain'd, 

Happy for us ; 
Angels were fnTd with awe, 
When their own King they saw 
Honour His holy law, 

Honour it thus. 

3 Rich is the grace we sing, 
Poor is the praise we bring, 

Not as we ought ; 
But when we see His faqe, 
In yonder glorious place, 
Then we shall sing His grace, 
Sing without fault. 

4. Yet we will sing of Hiin, — 
Jesus, our lofty theme, 

Jesus we '11 sing ; 
Glory and power are His, 
His too the kingdom is, 
Triumph, ye saints, in this, 

Jesus is King. 



191 Exodus xiv. 15. 



H 



1. « T70RWARD let the people go 
A Israel's God will have it so ; 



266 SPIRITUAL SOJSTGS. 

Though the path be through the sea, 
Israel, what is that to thee ? 
He who bids thee pass the waters, 
Will be with His sons and daughters. 

2. Israel, art thou sorely tried ? 
Art thou press'd on ev'ry side ? 
Does it seem as if no power 
Could relieve thee in this hour ? 
Wherefore art thou thus dishearten'd ? 
Is the arm that saves thee shorten'd ? 

m 

3 Stand thou still this day, and see 

Wonders wrought, and wrought for thee ; 
Safe thyself on yonder shore, 
Thou shalt see thy foes no more, 
Thine to see the Saviour's glory, 
Thine to tell the wondrous story. 

4. Yes ! thy God shall yet be known, 
Far and wide as God alone ; 
At His feet shall idols fall, 
For thy God is Lord of all ; 
His is strength and His salvation — 
He shall reign o'er ev?ry nation. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 261 

192. Psalm ix. 1. 

t. \I7TIH my whole heart to Thee I '11 raise, 
! T Eternal Lord, a song of praise, 
And Thy great works declare : 
I '11 glory and rejoice in Thee, 
Thou high exalted Trinity ! 
On Thee I '11 cast my care. 

2. Seated upon Thy glorious throne, 
Thou art the Lord, and Thou alone, 

Worlds, times, events arranging ; 
And when the worlds shall pass away, 
Thou shalt endure, nor know decay, 

In midst of change unchanging. 

3. Mankind, awaking from the dust, 

Shall hear with awe Thy judgments just 

Pronounce their final doom ; 
And all who here reject Thy grace, 
For ever banished from Thy face, 

Shall go to endless gloom. 

4. But to the saints who know Thy name, 
Who whilst on earth Thy power proclaim^ 

And celebrate Thy love, 
To all the humble and the meek, 
As a dear Father Thou wilt speak, 

And they shall reign above. 



268 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Lord ! make me meek and humble now, 
Let me with joy my faith avow, 

And Jesus 1 name confess ; 
Increase my love, increase my zeal, 
And let me not the light conceal, 
With which Thou deign'st to bless. 

• C. T. ASTLE7. 



193. Luke xxiv. 29. 

1. <L k BIDE with me," Thou gracious Guide 

J\ My lamp by night, my sun by day ; 
Thy gracious presence at my side 
Bids ev'ry anxious fear away. 

2. " Abide with me " when lips beloved 
Shall lisp on earth their sad farewell ; 
The best of friends is not removed, 
If Thou within my bosom dwell. 

3. " Abide with me " when sleepless laid 
On sick bed — weary — lone — distressed ; 
Bless'd Saviour ! let my throbbing head 
Lie pillow'd on Thy peaceful breast. 

4. " Abide with me " when death is near, 
To calm the waves of ebbing life ; 

Be nigh to wipe earth's closing tear, 
And bear me from its ended strife. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 269 

5. " Abide with me " on that great day, 
When sea and earth shall yield their dead; 
Oh ! may I rise without dismay, 
Exulting in my risen Head ! 

6. " Abiple with me " through endless bliss ; 
Jesus, be Thou my "All in all ;" 

Thy presence makes the happiness 
Of heaven's eternal festival. 

J. R. MACDUFF. 



194. Psalm xxv. 10. 

1. r\ OD of my life, how good, how wise, 

VJT Thy judgments to my soul have been ! 
They were but mercies in disguise — 

The painful remedies of sin : 
How different now Thy ways appear — 
Most merciful when most severe ! 

2. Since first the maze of life I trod, 

Hast thou not hedged about my way— 
My worldly vain designs withstood, 

And robb'd my passions of their prey- 
Withheld the fuel from the fire. 
And cross'd my ev'ry fond desire ? 



270 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. Thou would' st not let Thy captive go, 

Or leave me to my carnal will ; 
Thy love forbade my rest below — 

Thy patient love pursued me still, 
And forced me from my sin to part, 
And tore the idol from my heart. . 

4. But can I now the loss lament, 

Or murmur at Thy friendly blow ? 
Thy friendly blow my soul hath rent 

From ev'ry seeming good below : 
Thrice happy loss ! which makes me see 
My happiness is all in Thee. 

5. How shall I bless Thy thwarting love, 

So near in my temptation's hour ! 
It flew my ruin to remove — 

It snatch' d me from my nature's power- 
Broke off my grasp of creature-good, 
And plunged me in th' atoning blood. 

6 See then, at last, I all resign — 

I yield me up Thy lawful prey : 
Take this poor long-sought soul of mine, 

And bear me in Thine arms away, 
Whence I may never more remove — 
Secure in Thy eternal love. 

C. WESLEY 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 271 

195. 2 Corinthians v. 4. 

1. /\FT have I sat in secret sighs 
\J To feel my flesh decay, 

Then mourn'cl aloud with weeping eyes, 
To view the tott'ring clay. 

2. But I forbid my sorrows now, 

Nor dares the flesh complain ; 
Diseases bring their profit too, 
The joy overcomes the pain, 

3. My cheerful soul now all the day 

Sits waiting here and sings, 
Looks thro' the ruins of her clay, 
And practises her wings. 

4. Faith almost changes into sight, 

While from afar she spies 
Her fair inheritance in light 
Above created skies. 

5. Had but the prison walls been strong, 

Without a flaw therein, 
In darkness she had dwelt too long, 
And less of glory seen. 

6. But now the everlasting hills 

Through ev'ry chink appear, 



272 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And something of the joy she feels, 
While she 's a prisoner here. 

7. Oh ! may these walls stand tott'ring still, 

The breaches never close, 
If I must here in darkness dwell, 
And all this glory lose. 

8. Oh ! rather let this flesh decay, 

The ruins wider grow, 
Till glad to see th' enlarged way, 
I stretch my pinions through. 



WATTS. 



196. Matthew yiii. 20. 

1. T)IRDS have their quiet nest, 

X) Foxes their holes, and man his peaceful 
bed, 
All creatures have their rest, 
But Jesus had not where to lay His head. 

2. Winds have their hour of calm, 

And waves to slumber on the voiceless deep, 

Eve hath its breath of balm 
To hush all senses and all sounds to sleep. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 27S 

& The wild deer hath its lair, 

The homeward flocks the shelter of their 
shed, 
All have their rest from care — 
But Jesus had not where to lay His head. 

4. And yet He came to give 

The weary and the heavy laden rest, 

To bid the sinner live, 
And soothe our griefs to slumber on Hia 
breast ! 

5. What then am I, my God, 

Permitted thus the paths of peace to tread ? 

Peace purchased by the blood 
Of Him who had not where to lay His nead. 

6. Oh ! why should I have peace ? 

Why ? but for that unchanged, undying love, 

Which would not, could not cease, 
Until it made me heir of joys above. 

7. Yes, — but for pardoning grace, 

I feel, I never should in glory see 

The brightness of that face, 
That once was pale and agonized for me. 

8. Let the birds seek their rest, 

Foxes their holes, and man his peaceful bed, 



874 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Coine, Saviour, in my breast 
Deign to repose Thine oft rejected head. 

9. Come, give me rest, and take 

The only rest on earth Thou lov'st, within 

A heart, that for Thy sake, 
Lies bleeding, broken, penitent for sin. 



197. Revelations ii. 9. 

1 . f\ ATE of my heart, fly open wide, 
VJT Shrine of my heart, spread forth ; 
The treasure will in thee abide, 

Greater than heaven and earth. 
Away with all this poor world's treasures, 
And all this vain world's tasteless pleasures, 

My treasure is in heaven ; 
For I have found true riches now, 
My treasure, Christ, my Lord, art Thou, 

Thy blood so freely given ! 

2. This treasure ever I employ, 

This ever aid shall yield me, 
In sorrow it shall be my joy, 

In conflict it shall shield me. 
In joy the music of my feast ; 
And when all else has lost its zest 



SPIRITUAL &ONQS. 276 

This manna still shall feed me ; 
In thirst my drink, in want my food, 
My company in solitude, 

To comfort and to lead me ! 

3. Death's poison cannot harm me now, 

Thy blood new life bestowing : 
My shadow from the heat art Thou, 

When the noon-tide is glowing. 
And when by inward grief opprest, 
My aching heart in Thee shall rest, 

As a tired head on the pillow. 
Should storms of persecution toss, * 
Firm anchor'd by Thy saving cross, 

My bark rests on the billow ! 

4, And when at last Thou leadest me 

Into Thy joy and light, 
Thy blood shall clothe me royally, 

Making my garments white. 
Thou 7 lt place upon my head the crown, 
And lead me to the Father's throne, 

And raiment fit provide me ; 
Till I by Him to Thee betrothed, 
By Thee in bridal costume clothed, 

Stand as a bride beside Thee ! 

PAUL GLKHARDT. 



276- SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

198.' Psalm Ixxiy. 22. 

1. HOME, Thou Almighty King, 
V Help us Thy name to sing; 

Help us to praise 1 
Father all glorious, 
O'er all victorious. 
Come and reign over us, 

Ancient of days. 

2. Jesus, our Lord, arise, 
Scatter our enemies, 

And make them fall ; 
Let Thine Almighty aid 
Our sure defence be made, 
Our souls in Thee be stayed ; 

Lord, hear our call. 

3. Come, Thou incarnate Word, 
Gird on Thy mighty sword, 

Our prayer attend ! 
Come, and Thy people bless, 
And give Thy word success. 
Spirit of holiness, 

On us descend. 

4. Come, holy Comforter, 
Thy sacred witness bear 

In this glad hour ! 



SPIRITUAL 277 

Thou, who Almighty art, 
Xow rule in evry heart, 
And ne'er from us depart, 
Spirit of power. 

5. To Thee, gTeat One in Three, 
Eternal praises be, 

Hence, evermore ; 
Thy sovereign majesty 
May we in glory see, 
And to eternity 

Love and adore. 

WESLEY. 

199. Psalm lxxiv. 21. 

1. T XEED Thee, precious Jesus ! for I am full 
X of sin ; 

My soul is dark and guilty, my heart is dead 
within ; 

I need the cleansing fountain, where I can 
always flee, — 

The blood of Christ most precious, the sin- 
ner's perfect plea. 

2. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! for I am very 

poor, 
A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly 
store ; 
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278 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

I need the love of Jesus to cheer me on my 

way, 
To guide my doubting footsteps, to be my 

strength and stay. 

8. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! I need a friend 

like Thee, 
A friend to soothe and sympathize, a friend 

to care for me, 
I need the heart of Jesus to feel each anxious 

care, 
To tell my every want, and all my sorrow 

share. 

4. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! for I am very 

blind, 
A weak and foolish wanderer, with a dark 

and evil mind ; 
I need the light of Jesus to tread the thorny 

road, 
To guide me safe to glory where I shall see 

my God. 

5. I .need Thee, precious Jesus ! I need Thee 

day by day, 
To fill me with Thy fullness, to lead me on 
my vt ay ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS 279 

I need Thy Holy Spirit to teacli me what I 

am, 
To show me more of Jesus, to point me to 

the Lamb. 

6. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! and hope to see 

Thee soon, 
Encircled with the rainbow and seated on 

Thy throne ; 
There with Thy blood-bought children my 

joy shall ever be 
To sing Thy praises, Jesus ! — to gaze, my 

Lord, on Thee. 

F. WHITFIELD. 



200. 2 Corinthians iv. 17. 

1. TS it a long way off? 

A Oil, no ! a few more years, 
A few more bitter tears, — 

We shall be there. 
Sometimes the way seems long, 
Our comforters all go, 
Woe follows after woe, 

Care after care. 

2. Oh ! brethren dear how weak, 
How faint and weak we are ! 



280 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Yet Jesus leads us far 

Through tangled ways 
Into the very heart 
Of this dark wilderness, 
Where dangers thickest press, 
And Satan strays. 

8. But He is strong and wise, 
And we, His children blind, 
Must trust His thoughtful mind 

And tender care. 
So gentle is His love, 
We may be sure that sight 
Would show us all is right, 

And answer'd prayer. 

4. 'T is no uncertain way 
We tread, for Jesus still 
Leads with unerring skill 

Where'er we roam ; 
And from the desert wild 
Soon shall our path emerge, 
And land us on the verge 
Of our dear home. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 281 

201 Psalm xxv. 4. 

1 fpHY way, not mine, Lord, 
JL However dark it be ! 
Lead me by Thine own band, 
Choose but the path for me. 

2. Smooth let it be or rough, 

It will be still the best ; 
Winding or straight it matters not 
It leads me to Thy rest. 

3. I dare not choose my lot, 

I would not, if I might ; 
Choose Thou for me, my God, 
So shall I walk aright. 

4. The kingdom that I seek 

Is Thine, so let the way 
That leads to it be Thine, 
Else surely I shall stray. 

5 Take Thou my cup, and it 
AYith joy or sorrow fill ; 
As best to Thee may seem, 
Choose Thou my good and ill. 

6. Choose Thou for me my friends, 
My sickness or my health ; 
24* 



282 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Choose Thou my cares for me, 
My poverty or wealth. 

7. Not mine, not mine the choice, 
In things, or great, or small ; 
Be Thou my Guide, my Strength, 
My Wisdom, and my All. 

H. BONAR. 



202. Isaiah xlv. 22. 

1. T)Y faith I see my Saviour dying 
AJ On the tree ; 

To ev'ry sinner He is crying, 

Look to me. 
He bids the guilty soul draw near, 
Come, come to me, dismiss your fear, 
Hark, hark, these precious words I hear, 

Look to me. 

2. Did Christ, while I was sin pursuing, 

Pity me ? 
And did He save my soul from ruin ? 

Can it be ? 
Oh, yes ! He did salvation bring, 
He is the Saviour, Priest, and King, 
And now my 1 appy soul can sing, 

Mercy 's free 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 283 

How sweet the truth — ye sinners hear it- 
Mercy 's free. 

Ye saints of God to all declare it — 
Mercy 's free. 

Visit the heathen's dark abode, 

Proclaim to all the love of God, 

And spread the joyous news abroad — 
Mercy 's free. 

Long as I'm here, I'll still be telling, 

Mercy 's free. 
And ever on His love be dwelling ; — 

Mercy 's free. 
And when the vale of tears I 've past, 
When lodged above the stormy blast, 
His praise I '11 sing while ages last, 

Whose mercy 's free. 

K. JUKES. 



203. Isaiah li. 11. 

1. "W ILL that not joyful be, 

! I When we walk by faith no more I 
When the Lord we loved before, 

As brother-man we see, 
When He welcomes us above, 
When we share His smile of love, 
Will that not joyful be? 



284 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Will that not joyful be, 
When to meet us rise and come 
All our bi ried treasures home, 

A gla Jsome company ? 
When our arms embrace again 
Those we mourned so long in vain, 

Will that not joyful be ! 

3. Will that not joyful be, 

When the foes we dread to meet, 
Every one beneath our feet 

We tread triumphantly ? 
When we never more can know 
Slightest touch of pain or woe, 

Will that not joyful be ? 

4. Will that not joyful be, 

When we hear what none can tell, 
And the ringing chorus swell 

Of angel's melody r 
When we join their songs of praise, 
Hallelujahs with them raise, 

Will that not joyful be? 

5. Yes ! that will joyful be ! 
Let the world her gifts recall, 
There is bitterness in all ; 

Her joys are vanity. 



s / iiuTu a l sayos. 2ss 

Courage, dear ones of my heart ! 
Tho' it grieves us here to part, 
There we will joyful be ! 

VON SCHWEINTZ. 



204. Revelations vi. 10. 

1. TOW long, O Lord our Saviour, 
11 Wilt thou remain away ? 
Our hearts are growing weary 

Of Thy so long delay : 
Oh ! when shall come the moment, 

When, brighter far than morn, 
The sunshine of Thy glory 

Shall on Thy people dawn ? 

2. How long, O gracious Master, 

Wilt Thou Thy household le we » 
So long hast Thou now tarried, 

Few Thy return believe : 
Immersed in sloth and folly, 

Thy servants, Lord, we see ; 
And few of them stand ready 

With joy to welcome Thee. 

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3. How long, O Heavenly Bridegroom, 

How long wilt Thou delay ? 



286 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And yet how few are grieving 
That Thou dost absent stay ; 

Thy very bride her portion 
And calling hath forgot, 

And seeks for ease and glory, 
Where Thou, her Lord, art not. 

4. Oh ! wake Thy slumbering virgins ; 

Send forth the solemn cry, 
Let all Thy saints repeat it, 

" The Bridegroom draweth nigh ! " 
May all our lamps be burning, 

Our loins all girded be, 
Each longing heart preparing 

With joy Thy face to see I 



205. Psatm lxiii. 6. 

1. TN the still silence of the voiceless night, 

JL When, chased by airy dreams, the slum- 
bers flee, 
Whom in the darkness doth my spirit seek, 
O God, but Thee ? 

2. And if there be a weight upon my breast, 
Some vague impression of the day foregone, 
Scarce knowing what it is, I fly to Thee, 

And lay it down. 



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3. Or if it be the heaviness that come8 
In token of anticipated ill, 

My bosom takes no heed of what it is, 
Since 't is Thy will. 

4. Often in spite of present care, 
Or anything beside, how joyfully 
Passed that almost solitary hour, 

My God, with Thee I 

5. For what is there on earth that I desire, 
Of all that it can give or take from me, 
Or whom in heaven doth my spirit seek, 

O God, but Thee ? 



206. Psalm lxix. 18. 

1. /^tOME nearer, nearer still, 
\j Let not Thy light depart ; 
Bend, break this stubborn will, 

Dissolve this iron heart. 

2. Less wayward let me be, 

More pliable and mild ; 
In glad simplicity, 

More like a truthful child. 

3. Less, less of self each day, 

And more, my God of Thee ;- 



288 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

keep me in the way, 
However rough it be. 

4. Less of the flesh each day, 

Less of the world and sin ; 
More of Thy Son, I pray, 
More of Thyself within. 

5. Riper and riper now, 

Each hour let me become, 
Less fond of things below, 
More fit for such a home. 

6. More moulded to Thy will, 

Lord, let thy servant be, 
Higher and higher still, 
Liker and liker Thee. 

7. Leave nought that is unmeet ; 

Of all that is mine own, 
Strip me ; and so complete 
My training for Thy throne. 

H. BOJSAR. 



207. Psalm cxlviii. 2. 

1. "\rE angels, who stand round the throne, 
1 And view my Immanuel's face, 



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SPIRITUAL SONGS. 239 

In rapturous songs make Him known, 
Tune, tune your soft harps to His praise. 

He formed you, the spirits ye are, 
So happy, so noble, so good ; 

When others sunk down to despair, 
Confirmed by His power ye stood. 

2 Ye saints, who stand nearer than they, 

And cast your bright crowns at His feet, 
His grace and His glory display ; 

Oh ! tell of His love as is meet. 
He saved you from hell and the grave — 

He ransomed from death aud despair, 
For you He was mighty to save, 

Almighty to bring you safe there. 

3. Oh ! when will the period appear, 

When I shall unite in your song ? 
I 'm weary of lingering here ; 

And I to your Saviour belong. 
I 'm fettered and chained up in clay, 

I struggle and pant to be free ; 
I long to be soaring away, 

My God and my Saviour to see I 

4. I want to put on my attire, 

Wash'd white in the blood of the Lamb ; 
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290 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

I want to be one of your choir, 

And tune my sweet harp to His name. 

I want, oh ! I want to be there, 
Where sorrow and sin bid adieu, 

"Xour joy and your friendship to share, 
To wonder and worship with you. 

MARIA DE FLEURY. 



20S. 1 John iii. 2. 

1 ITT HAT shall we be, and whither shall we go, 
T T When the last conflict of our life is o'er, 
And we return from wandering to and fro, 
To our dear home thro 1 heaven's eternal 
door ? 
When we shake off the last dust from our 
feet, 
When we wipe off the last drop from our 
brow, 
And our departed friends once more shall 
greet,— 
Tfc>A hope which cheers and comforts us 
below ! 

7, W*hat shall we be, when we ourselves shall 
see 
Bathed in the flood of everlasting light, 



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And from all guilt and sin entirely free, 
Stand pure and blameless in our Maker's 
sight ? 
No longer from His holy presence driven, 
Conscious of guilt and stung with inward 
pain, 
But friends of God and citizens of heaven, 
To join the ranks of His celestial train ! 



What shall we be, when we drink in the 
sound 

Of heavenly music from the spheres above, 
When golden harps to listening hosts around 

Declare the wonders of redeeming love ? 
When far and wide thro' the resounding air 

Loud Hallelujahs from the ransomed rise, 
And holy incense, sweet with praise and 
prayer, 

Is wafted to the Highest thro' the skies ! 



What shall we be, when the freed soul shall 
rise 
With unrestrained and bold aspiring flight 
To Him, wiio by His wondrous sacrifice 
Hath open'd heaven and scatter'd sin's dark 
night ? 



292 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

When from the eye of faith the thin veil 
drops, 
Like wreaths of mist before the morning's 
rays, 
And we behold the end of all our hopes, 
The Son of God in full refulgent blaze ! 

5, What shall we be, when we shall hear Him 

say, 
" Come, O ye blessed," — when we see Him 
stand, 
Eobed in the light of everlasting day, 

Before the throne of God at His right hand ? 
When we behold the eyes from which once 
flowed 
Tears o'er the sin and misery of man, 
And the deep wounds from which the pre- 
cious blood, 
That made atonement for the world^ once 
ran ! 

6. What shall we be, when hand in hand we go 

With blessed spirits risen from the tomb, 
Where streams of living waters softly flow, 

And trees still flourish in primeval bloom % 
Where in perpetual youth no cheek looks old 

By the sharp touch of cruel time imprest. 



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Where no bright eye is dimrn'd, no heart 
grows cold, 
No grief, no pain, no death invades the 
blest ! 



7. What shall we be, when every glance we cast 
At ihe dark valley underneath our feet, 
And every retrospect of troubles past 

Makes heaven brighter and its joys more 
sweet ? 
When the remembrance of our former woe, 

Gives a new relish to our present peace, 
And draws our heart to Him, to w T hom we 
owe 
Our past deliverance and our present bliss ! 



8. What shall we be, who have in Christ be- 
lieved ? 
What thro' His grace shall be our sweet 
reward ? 
Eye hath not seen, ear heard, or heart con- 
ceived, 
What God for those who love Him hath 
prepared. 
Let us the steep ascent boldly climb, 

Our toil and labour will be well repaid ; 
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204 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Let us haste onward, till in God's good time 
We reap the fruit — a crown that doth not 
fade. 

FROM LYRA DOMESTICA. 



209. Hebrews x. 37. 

1. « A LITTLE while of mingled joy and 

XjL sorrow, 

A few more years to wander here below, 
To wait the dawning of that golden morrow, 
When night shall break above our night 
of woe. 

2. A few more thorns about our pathway grow- 

ing, 
Ere yet our hands may cull the heavenly 
flowers — 
The morn of joy, but first the tearful sowing. 
Ere we may rest these weary souls of ours, 

3. A few more hours of weariness and sighing, 

Of mourning o'er the power of inner sin : 
A little while of daily crucifying 

Unto this world the evil heart w T ithin. 

i. A little longer in this vale of weeping, 

Of yearning for the sinless home above ; 



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A little while of watching, and of keeping, 
Our garments, by the power of Him we 
love. 

5. " A little while " for winning souls to Jesus, 

Ere yet we see His beauty face to face ; 
A little w T hile for healing soul-diseases, 
By telling others of a Saviour's grace. 

6. " A little while " to tell the joyful story 

Of Him who made our guilt and curse Hia 
own ; 
A little while ere we behold the glory, 

To gain fresh jewels for our heavenly crown. 

7. "A little while," — and we shall dwell for ever 

Within our bright, our everlasting Home, 
Where time, or space, or death no more can 
sever 
Our grief- wrung hearts; — and pain can 
never come. 

8. T is but " a little while ;" — the way is dreary, 

The night is dark — but we are nearing land ; 
Oh ! for the rest of heaven, for we arc weary, 
And long to mingle with the deathless 
band! 



296 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

210. Hebrew* xi. 10. 

1. mHERE is a city of the saints, 

jL Where we ere long shall stand, 
When we shall strike these desert tents, 
And quit the desert-sand. 

2. Fair vision ! how thy distant gleam, 

Brightens time's saddest hue ; 
Far fairer than the fairest dream, 
And yet so strangely true ! 

3. Fair vision ! how thou liftest up 

Our drooping brow and eye ; 
With the calm joy of thy sure hope, 
Fixing our souls on high. 

4. Thy light makes now the darkest page 

In memory's scroll grow fair ; 
Blanching the lines which time and age 
Had only deepen' d there. 

5. With thee in view, the rugged slope 

Becomes a level way, 
Smooth' d by. the magic of thy hope, 
And gladden'd by thy ray. 

6. With thee in view, how poor appear 

The world's most winning smiles ; 



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Vain is the tempter's subtlest snare, 
And vain hell's varied wiles. 

7. Now welcome toil, and care, and pain ! 

And welcome sorrow too ! 

All toil is rest, all grief is gain, 

With such a prize in view. 

8. Come crown and throne, come robe and 

palm ! 
Burst forth glad streams of peace ! 
Come, holy city of the Lamb ! 
Rise, Sun of righteousness ! 

9. When shall the clouds that veil thy rays 

For ever be withdrawn ? 
Why dost thou tarry, day of days ? 
When shall thy brightness dawn ? 

H. BONAR. 



211. Revelations xxii. 17. 

1. /^OME to the blood-stpJned tree ; 
\J The victim bleeding lies ; 
God sets the sinner free, 

Since Christ a ransom dies. 
The Spirit will apply 

His blood to cleanse thy stain : 



298 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

O burdened soul, draw nigh, 
For none can come in vain. 

2. Dark though thy guilt appear, 

And deep its crimson dye, 
There 's boundless mercy here, 

And Jesus bids thee try. 
Oh ! do not doubt His word, 

There 's pardon full and free, 
For justice smote the Lord, 

And sheathes her sword for thee. 

3. Look not within for peace, 

Within there 1 s nought to cheer ; 
Look up and find release 

From sin, and self, and fear. 
If gloom thy .soul enshroud, 

If tears faith's eye bedim, 
If doubts around thee crowd, 

Come tell thou all to Him. 

4. Rest to the weary soul 

And aching breast is given, 
Grace makes the wounded whole, 

Love fills the heart with heaven. 
For thee, my soul, for thee, 

These priceless joys were bought, 
Accept the mercy free 

That Christ to earth ho 9 brought. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 29* 

5. Come, with the ransomed train, 

The Saviour's praises sing, 
Rejoice ! The Lamb was slain, 

Adore ! He reigns a King. 
And soon before His face, 

We '11 praise in heaven above, 
Triumphant through His grace, 

Enraptured with His love. 



212. John xv. 4 ; 

1. /\ ABIDE, abide in Jesus, 

\J Who for us bare griefs untold, 
And Himself, from pain to ease us, 

Suffered pangs a thousand fold : 
'Bide with Him, who still abideth 

When all else shall pass away, 
And, as Judge supreme, presideth 

In that dread and awful day. 

2. All is dying : hearts are breaking, 

Which to ours were once fast bound, 
And the lips have ceased from speaking, 

Which once utter'd such swe'et sound. 
And the arms are powerless lying, 

Which were our support and stay, 
And the eyes are dim and dying. 

Which once watched us night and day. 



SOO SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3 Everything we love and cherish, 

Hastens onward to the grave, 
Earthly joys and pleasures perish, 

And whate'er the world e'er gave ; 
All is fading, all is fleeing. 

Earthly flames must cease to glow, 
Earthly beings cease from being, 

Earthly blossoms cease to blow. 

4. Yet unchanged, while all decayeth, 

Jesus stands upon the dust ; 
" Lean on me alone," He sayeth, 

" Hope, and love, and firmly trust." 
abide, abide in Jesus, 

Who Himself for ever lives, 
Who from death eternal frees us, 

Yea, who life eternal gives. 

FROM LYRA DOMESTICA* 



213. Canticles ii. 16. 

1. "If INE ! what rays of glory bright, 
ILL N~ojjd upon the promise shine ! 
I have found the Lord my light ; 

I am His, and He is mine. 

2. Mine, the promise often read, 
Now in living truth impress'd, 



SPIRITUAL SOy 301 

( )nce acknowledg'd in the head, 
Now a fire in the breast. 

3. Mine no more the crimson stains, 
Here I see them blotted out ; 

Mine no more the bonds and chains, 
Mine no more the fear and doubt. 

4. Mine, acceptance at the throne, 
Mine, the Father's owning smile, 
Mine, the Father's love unknown, — 
AVhat shall from that love beguile ? 

5. Mine the yoke that 's lined with love, 
Mine th' imputed righteousness, 
Mine, the armour for the fight, 
Mine, the way of holiness. 

6. Mine, the mighty Paraclete, 
Mine, His comfort and His grace, 
Mine, the hope surpassing sweet, — 
Jesus ! I shall see Thy face. 

7. Mine, — unto a worm like me, 
Such a weight of glory 's given ; 
Yea — to know the mystery 

Here in part — the whole in heaven. 
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802 SPIRITUAL S0XG3. 

8. Mine, the promise cannot change, 
Mine, though oft my eye? are dim ; — 
bought can from His love estrange 
Those who once are bought by Him. 

9. Mine ! tho' oft my hand may fail, 
He is strong, and holds me fast : 
His dear blood shall still prevail, 
He shall lead me home at last. 

10. Mine ! when death the bars shall break, 
"Mid those glories all divine. 

u Satisfied," I shall awake. 

Clasp His feet, and call Him mine. 

E. Z. 



214. Psalm xxx. 7. 

i 



T THOUGHT that I was strong, Lord 

And did not need Thine arm ; 
Tho* troubles thronged around me, 
My heart felt no alarm. 



2. I thought that I was rich, Lord, 

That all good things were mine, 
And earth and all its pleasures 
Did my vain heart entwine. 



SPIRITUAL bOXGS. 303 

3. But Thou ha?t broke the spell, Lord, 

And roused me from my dream ; 
The light has waked Lord, my soul, 
With bright unerring beam. 

4. I know that I am weak. Lord, 

That nothing is my own ; 
But Thou wilt make me strong, Lord, 
Leaning on Thee alone. 

5. I know that I was blind, Lord, 

I did not see Thy light ; 
But now my eyes are open'd, 
For Thou hast given me sight. 

6. Yes ! Thou hast given me sight, Lord, 

And I can see within ; 
I see my heart defiled, Lord, 
With deepest stain of sin. 

7. But with this bitter grief, comes 

A rush of joy untold, 
Like sunrise on the mountains, 
Flooding their heights with gold. 

8. For I know Thy blood has cleansed me, 

And I know that 1 "in forgiven ; 



304 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And all the roughest paths here, 
Will surely end in heaven. 

9. For I know that I am Thine, Lord, 

And that none can pluck away 
The feeblest sheep that ever 
Did make Thine arm its stay. 

10. My soul in death was sleeping, 

But Thou hast given it life ; 
And strengthened by thy Spirit, 
I 'm ready for the strife : 

11. Ready for pain and sickness, 

Ready for care and grief, 
For I know I have in Thee, Lord, 
An ever sure relief; 

12. Ready to work and suffer, 

To love, and hope, and pray; 
Ready to go to Thee, Lord, 
When Thou shalt call away. 



215. Psalm xxvii. 9. 

1. f\R I Jesus, leave not me ;— 
U Tho' full of sin I be, 
Love, love me yet. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 306 

Oh ! take me to Thy breast, 
For there I '11 find true rest, 
And with Thy love possessed. 
All else forget. 

When I 'm with Thee above, 
I'll thank Thee for Thy love, 

That sends this pain. 
Tho 1 dark my way appear, 
And washed with many a tear, 
The prospect yet will clear, 

When heaven I gain. 

Oh, guide me, Saviour ! now ; 
Submissive, may I bow 

Unto Thy will. 
If trials be my lot, 
My home a far-off spot — 
Yet, Saviour, leave me not I 

Be near me still ! 



216. 1 Chronicles xiii. 14. 



o 



H, happy house ! home supremely blest 
Where Thou, Lord Jesus Christ, art 
entertained, 
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806 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

As the most welcome and beloved guest. 
With true devotion and with love unfeign'd ; 
"Where all hearts beat in unison with Thine, 
Where eyes grow brighter as they look on 

Thee, 
Where all are ready at the slightest sign, 
To do Thy will, and do it heartily. 

2. Oh, happy house ! where man and wife are 
one, 
Thro' love of Thee, in spirit, heart, and mind ; 
Together joined by holy bands, which none, 
Not death itself, can sever or unbind ; 
Where both on Thee unfailingly depend, 
In weal and woe, in good and evil days, 
And hope with Thee eternity to spend, 
In sweet communion and eternal praise. 

8. Oh, happy house ! where with the hands of 
prayer 
Parents commit their children to the Friend, 
Who, with a more than mother's tender care, 
Will watch and keep them safely to the end ; 
Where they are taught to sit at Jesus' feet, 
And listen to the words of life and truth, 
And learn to lisp His praise in accents sweet, 
From early childhood to advancing youth. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 30* 

4. Oh, happy house ! where man and maid pur- 

sue 
Their daily labours as unto the Lord, 
Desiring only that whate'er they do, 
May be according to His will and word ; — 
As servants, yet as friends and brethren too, 
Thek love with deep humility combined, 
No less in little than in great things true, 
They serve Him gladly with a willing mind. 

5. Oh, happy house ! where Thou dost share the 

weal, 
Where none forget Thee whatsoe'er befall ; 
Oh, happy house ! where Thou the wounds 

dost heal, 
The Healer and the Comforter of all ; 
Till every one his stated task hath done, 
And all at length shall peacefully depart 
To the bright realms where Thou Thyself art 

gone,— 
The Father's house where Thou already art. 

FBOM: LYRA DOMESTICA, 



308 SPIRITUAL SON OS. 

217. Romans xiii. 11. 

(for a new year.) 

1. T)EJOICE, my fellow-pilgrim, for another 
l\) stage is o'er, 

Of the weary homeward journey, to be trav- 
elled thro' no more : 

No more these clouds and shadows shall 
darken all our sky ; 

No more these snares and stumbling-blocks 
across our path shall lie. 

2. Eejoice, my fellow-soldier, for another long 

campaign 
Is ended, and its dangers have not been met 

in vain ; 
Some enemies are -driven back, some ramparts 

overthrown ; 
Some earnests given that victory at length 

shall be our own. 

8. Rejoice, my fellow-servant, for another year 

is past ; 
The heat and burden of the day will not for 

ever last ; 
And yet the work is pleasant now, and sweet 

the Master's smile ; 
And well may we be diligent, thro 7 all our 

"little while." 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 309 

4. Rejoice, my Christian brother, for the race is 

nearly run, 

And home is drawing nearer with each revolv- 
ing sun ; 

And if some ties are breaking here, of earthly 
hope and love, 

More sweet are the attractions of the better 
land above. 

5. The Light that shone thro' all the past will 

still our steps attend ; 
The Guide who led us hitherto will lead us 

to the end ; 
The distant view is brightening, with fewer 

clouds between ; 
The golden streets are gleaming now, the 

pearly gates are seen. 

6. Oh I for the joyous greetings there, to meet 

and part no more ; 
For ever with the Lord and all His lov'd ones 

gone before ! 
New mercies from our Father's hand with 

each new year may come, 
But that will be the best of all,— a blissful 

welcome home. 

PROM THOUGHTS FOR THOUGHTFUL HOURS 



810 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

218. Psalm xxxvi. 9. 

1. QOURCE of my life's refreshing springs, 

O Whose presence in my heart sustains me, 
Thy love appoints me pleasant things, 
Thy mercy orders all that pains me. 

2. If loving hearts were never lonely, 
If all they wish might always be, 
Accepting what they look for only, 
They might be glad, but not in Thee. 

3. "Well may Thy own belov'd, who see 
In all their lot their Father's pleasure, 
Bear loss of all they love, save Thee — 
Their living, everlasting treasure. 

4. Well may Thy happy children cease 
From restless wishes, prone to sin, 
And in Thine own exceeding peace, 
Yield to Thy daily discipline. 

5. We need as much the cross to bear, 
As air to breathe —as light to see — 
It draws us to Thy side in prayer, 
It binds us to our strength in Thee. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 31 i 

219. 2 Timothy iv. 8. 



c 



Bring the long-looked for day ; 
O why these years of waiting here, 
These ages of delay ? 

2. Come, for Thy saints still wait ; 
Daily ascends their sigh : 
The Spirit and the bride say, Coine,- 
Dost Thou not hear the cry ? 

8. Come, for Thy Israel pines 
An exile from Thy fold ; 
call to mind Thy faithful word, 
And bless them, as of old ! 

4. Come, for the good are few ; 

They lift their voice in vain ; 
Faith waxes fainter on the earth. 
And love is on the wane. 

5. Come, for the corn is ripe ; 

Put in Thy sickle now, 
Reap the great harvest of the earth, 
Sower and reaper Thou ! 

6. Come, in Thy glorious might, 

Come, with the iron rod, 



812 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Scattering Thy foes before Thy face, 
Most mighty Son of God. 

7. Come, and make all things new, 

Build up this ruin'd earth, 
Restore our faded Paradise, 
Creation's second birth. 

8. Come, and begin Thy reign 

Of everlasting peace, 
Come, take the kingdom to Thyself, 
Great King of righteousness. 



H. BONAR. 



220. Luke xxiv. 30, 31. 

(sacramental.) 

1. CI HEPHERD of souls, refresh and bless 
O Thy chosen pilgrim flock, 

"With manna from the wilderness, 
With water from the rock. 

2. Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak, 

(As Thou when here below,) 

Our souls the joys celestial seek, 

That from Thy sorrows flow. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 313 

3. We would not live by bread alone, 

But by Thy word of grace, 
In strength of which we travel on 
To cur abiding place. 

4. Be known to us in breaking bread, 

But do not then depart, — 
Saviour, abide with us, and spread 
Thy table in our heart. 

5. Then sup with us in love divine ; 

Thy body and Thy blood, 
That living bread and heavenly wine, 
Be our immortal food. 



221. Canticles 1, 2. 

1. QTILL on thy loving heart let me repose, 
O Jesus, sweet Author of my joy and rest ; 
Oh ! let me pour my sorrows, cares, and woes 

Into Thy true and sympathising breast. 
Thy love grows never cold, but its pure flame 
Seems every day more strong and bright to 
glow; 
Thy truth remains eternally the same, 

Pure and unsullied as the mountain snow. 
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814 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

2. Oh ! what is other love compared with Thine, 

Of such high value, and eternal worth ? 
What is man's love compared with love 
divine, 
Which never changes in this changing 
earth ; 
Love, which in this cold world grows never 
cold, 
Love, which decays not with the world's 
decay, 
Love, which is young when all things else 
grow old. 
Which lives when heaven and earth shall 
pass away ? 

3. How little love unchangeable and fixed 

In this dark valley doth to man remain, 
With what unworthy motives is it mixed, 

How full of grief, uncertainty and pain ; 
Love is the object which attracts all eyes, 

We win it, and already fear to part, 
A thousand rivals watch to seize the prize, 

And tear the precious idol from our heart. 

4. But Thou (in spite of our offences past. 

And those alas ! which still in us are found) 
Hast loved us, Jesus, with a love so vast, 
No span can reach it, and no plummet 
sound. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 315 

TW the poor love we give Thee in return 
Should wane and flicker, Thine is ever true, 

Its sacred fires eternally doth burn, 
Tho 7 everlasting, always fresh and new. 

Thou, who art ever ready to embrace 

All those, who truly after Thee inquire, 
Thou, who hast promised in Thy heart a place 

To all w T ho love Thee and a place desire ; 
Oh ! Lord, when I am anxious and oppressed, 

And dim with tears mine eyes can hardly 

see, 
Oh ! let me lean upon Thy faithful breast, 

Rejoicing that e'en I am loved by Thee. 

FROM LYRA DOMESTICA. 



222. John xxi. 15-17. 

1. •£ rpHOU knowest," Lord, the weariness and 
X sorrow 

Of the sad heart that comes to Thee for rest, 
Cares of to-day and burdens of to-morrow, 
Blessings implored and sins to be confes- 
sed, — 
I come before Thee at Thy gracious word, 
And lay them at Thy feet— Thou knowest 
Lordl 



316 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. "Thou knowest" all the past, how long and 

blindly, 

On the dark mountains the lost wanderer 

strayed, 
How the good Shepherd follow'd, and how 

kindly 

He bore it home upon his shoulders laid, 
And healed the bleeding wounds and soothed 

the pain, 
And brought back life, and hope, and strength 

again. 

3, u Thou knowest" all the present, each temp- 

tation, 

Each toilsome duty, each foreboding fear 
All to myself assign'd of tribulation, 

Or to beloved ones, than self more dear ! 
All pensive memories as I journey on, 
Longings for vanished smiles and voices gone. 

i. " Thou knowest " ail the future gleams of 
gladness, 
By stormy clouds too quickly overcast, — 
Hopes of sweet fellowship and parting sadness, 

And the dark river to be cross'd at last, — * 
Oh ! what could confidence and hope afford 
To tread that path but this, " Thou knowest 
Lord?" 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. SI? 

5. " Thuu knowest," not alone as God all 

knowing, 
As man, our mortal weakness Thou hast 
proved 
On earth, with purest sympathies o'erflowing, 
O Saviour, Thou hast wept, and Thou hast 
loved ! 
And love and sorrow still to Thee may come, 
And find a hiding-place, a rest, a home. 

6. Therefore I come, Thy gentle call obeying, 

And lay my sins and sorrows at Thy feet, 
On everlasting strength my weakness staying, 

Cloth'd in Thy robe of righteousness com- 
plete. 
Then rising and refreshed, I leave thy throne, 
And follow on to know as I am known. 

JANE BORTHWICK. 



223. Galatians ii. 20. 

1 TT7HILE others pray for grace to die, 
if O Lord, I pray for grace to live, 
For every hour a fresh supply, 
see my need and freely give. 

2. I do not dread the hour of death, 
If I am Thine, no fears remain ; 
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I know that with my parting breath 
I yield for ever mortal pain. 

3. E'en if the darkness should appear 
Too deep for faith as well as sight, 
If I am Thine Thou wilt be near, 
And take me to Thy heavenly light. 

4. But Oh ! my Lord, in life's highway 
I crave the sunshine of Thy face ; 
And every moment of the day 

I need Thy strong supporting grace. 

5. I dare not — will not — Lord, deny, 
That heart and feet both go astray ; 
Therefore the more to Thee I cry 
To keep me in the chosen way. 

6. The more my sin and unbelief 
Keep me from walking near to Thee, 
The more, Lord Jesus, is my grief— 
The more I long Thy face to see. 



224. 1 Peter v. 7. 

1. T7ES ! for me, for me He careth, 
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Yes ! with me, with me He shareth 
Ev'ry burden, ev'ry fear. 

2. Yes ! o'er me, o'er me He watcheth, 

Ceaseless watcheth, night and day ; 
Yes ! even me, even me He snatcheth 
From the perils of the way. 

3. Yes ! for me He standeth pleading, 

At the mercy-seat above ; 
Ever for me interceding, 
Constant in untiring love. 

4. Yes ! in me, in me He dwelleth ; — 

I in Him, and He in me ! 
And my empty soul He filleth. 
Here and through eternity. 

5. Thus I wait for His returning, 

Singing all the way to heaven ; 

Such the joyful song of morning, 

Such the tranquil song of even. 

H. BONAR. 



225. Hebrews xii. 2. 

1. T 00K up, my soul, to Christ thy joy, 
JLi With a believing mind ; 



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With all the ills which thee annoy, 

The way to Jesus find : 
Here in this world thou hast no home, 
Nor lasting joy ; — to Jesus come ; — 
He is the pearl of greatest price, 
Who all thy wants supplies. 

2. Steadfast in faith to Jesus cleave, 

His faithfulness review, 
And ev'ry burden with Him leave, 

Whose love is daily new : 
His ways with thee are just and right, 
He puts thy enemies to flight, 
However threatening they appear, — 
Take courage, He is near. 

3. Thy closet enter, pray and sigh, 

To Jesus tell thy grief, 
His ear is open to thy cry, 

His hand to give relief; 
Tho' men forsake thee, hate, and grieve, 
Thy Saviour thee will never leave, 
His word is pass'd, he '11 aid afford, — 
Rely upon the Lord. 

4. Lift up thy heart to Him on high, 

And leave this sordid earth ; 
Behold, with a believing eye. 
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Devote thy life, thy all, to Him, 
Who did thy soul from death redeem, 
In love to thee the cross endured, 
And life for thee procured. 

Arise, and see the things above ; 

Let heaven be all thine aim, 
Where Jesus dwells in bliss and love, 

And earth and sin disclaim : 
The world and all its empty joy 
His potent breath will soon destroy; 
Abiding rest and peace of mind, 
In Christ alone we find. 



226. John xiv. 6. 

1. A MID life's wild commotion, 

XX Where nought the heart can cheer, 
Who points beyond its ocean 

To heaven's brighter sphere ? 
Our feeble footsteps guiding, 

When from the path we stray, 
Who leads to bliss abiding ? — 

Christ is our only Way. 

2. When doubts and fears distress us, 

And all around is gloom, 



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And shame and fear oppress us, 
Who can our souls illume ? 

Heaven's rays are round us gleaming, 
And making all things bright, 

The sun of Truth is beaming, 
In glory on our sight. 

3. Who fills our hearts with gladness 

That none can take away ? 
Who shows us 'midst our sadness, 

The distant realms of day ? 
'Mid fears of death assailing, 

Who stills the heart's wild strife ? 
'T is Christ ! our aid unfailing, 

The Way, the Truth, the Life ! 

ARNDT. 



227. Psalm lxvi. 16. 

1. /^OME and rejoice with me ! 

\j For once my heart was poor, 
And I have found a treasury 
Of love, a boundless store. 

2. Come and rejoice with me ! 

I, once so sick at heart, 
Have met with One who knows my case, 
And knows the healing art. 



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3. Come and rejoice with me ! 

For I was wearied sore, 
And I have found a mighty arm 
Which holds me evermore. 

4. Come and rejoice with me ! 

My feet so wide did roam, 
And One has sought me from afar, 
And beareth me safe home. 

5. Come and rejoice with me ! 

For I have found a Friend, 
Who knows my heart's most secret deptns. 
Yet loves me without encL 

6. I knew not of His love ; 

Yet He had loved me long, 
With love so faithful and so deep, 
So tender and so strong. 

7. And now I know it all, 

Have heard and known His voice, 
And hear it still from day to day ; — 
Can I enough rejoice ? 



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228. 1 Peter ii. 7. 

1. pEECIOUS is the name of Jesus ! 
A Who can half its worth unfold ? 
Far beyond angelic praises, 

Sweetly sung to harps of gold. 

2. Precious as the ^Mediator, 

By the Father raised on high, 
Precious when He took our nature, 
Laid His awful glory by. 

3. Precious — when to Calvary groaning 

He sustained the cursed tree ; 
Precious — when His death atoning 
Made an end of sin for thee. 

4. Precious — in His death victorious, 

He the host of hell o'erthrows ; 
In His resurrection glorious, 
Victor crown'd o'er all His foes. 

5. Precious, Lord, beyond expressing, 

Are Thy beauties all divine ; 
Glory, honour, power and blessing, 
Be henceforth for ever Thine I 



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229. Hebrews vi. 19. 

1. 11 1" Y bark is on a troubled sea ; 

jJjL The winds and waves may adverse be ; 
But hope, my anchor's firmly cast 
Within the vail, for ever fast. 

2. How oft, when tempest-tossed at night, 
I watch in vain for dawning light, 

Yet think, when terrors w r ould prevail, 
My anchor is within the vail. 

3. Within the vail, — where Jesus stands, 
And shows to God His blood-stained handa 
Within the vail, — He went to bear 

My name upon the breast-plate there. 

4. My hope must have His righteousness, 
For it can rest on nothing less ; 
Within the vail, — is still my prayer, 
Oh ! may my anchor enter there. 

5. Altho' the billows round me roll, 
They never can o'erwhelm my soul ; 
Within the vail my anchor's cast, 
Unshaken by the stormy blast. 

6. Whene'er I quit this changing scene, 
May I depart in hope serene ; 

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And find, when heart and flesh shall fail, 
My anchor cast within the vail. 



230. 1 Peter ii. 21. 

1. TTOW shall I follow Him I serve ? 
XX How shall I copy Him I love ? 
Nor from those blessed footsteps swerve, 
Which lead me to His seat above ? 

2. Privations, sorrows, bitter scorn, 
The life of toil, the mean abode, 

The faithless kiss, the crown of thorn, — 
Are these the consecrated road ? 

8. 'T was thus He suffered, though a Son, 
• Foreknowing, choosing, feeling all, 
Until the perfect work was done, — 
And drank the bitter cup of gall. 

4. Lord, should my path thro' suffering lie, 
Forbid it I should e'er repine ; 

Still let me turn to Calvary, 

Nor heed my griefs, remembering Thine. 

5. O let me think how Thou didst leave 
Untasted every pure delight, 



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To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve, 
The toilsome day, the homeless night ; 

6. To faint, to grieve, to die for me ; 
Thou earnest not Thyself to please ; 
And dear as earthly comforts be, 
Shall I not love Thee more than these ? 

J. CONDER. 

231. 1 Chronicles xxix. 15. 

1 . TJ E AVEN WARD our path still goes, 
XX Sojourners on earth we wander, 
Till we reach our blest repose, 

In the land of promise yonder : 
Here we stay a pilgrim band, 
There must be our fatherland. 

2. Heavenward ! My soul arise, 
For thou art a heavenly being, 
Thou should'st seek no earthly prize, 
When from this world thou art fleeing; 
Hearts with heavenly wisdom blest 
Can in heaven alone find rest. 

3. Heavenward ! Death's mighty hand 
Guides me there to joy and gladness — 
There, within that blessed land, 
Victor over pain and sadness, 



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Christ Himself has gone before — 
Can I dread an unknown shore ? 

4. Heavenward ! oh, heavenward ! 

There shall be my lot and treasure — 
Let me strive my heart to guard 
From each vain and worldly pleasure : 
Heavenward my thoughts must tend, 
Till in heaven my cares shall end. 

R. SCHMOLCK. 



232. Hebrews xii. 2. 

1. (X&i e y es that are weary, 
\J And hearts that are sore, 
Look off unto Jesus, 
And sorrow no more. 
The light of His countenance 
Shineth so bright, 
That on earth, as in heaven, 
There need be no night. 



Looking off unto Jesus, 
My eyes cannot see 
The troubles and dangers 
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They cannot be blinded 
With sorrowful tears, 
They cannot be shadow'd 
With unbelief-fears. 

Looking off unto Jesus, 

My spirit is blest, — 

In the world I have turmoil, 

In Him I have rest. 

The sea of my life 

All about me may roar, — 

When I look unto Jesus 

I hear it no more. 

Looking off unto Jesus, 
I go not astray ; 
My eyes are on Him, 
And He shows me the way. 
The path may seem dark 
As He leads me along, 
But following Jesus 
I cannot go wrong. 

Looking off unto Jesus, 
My heart cannot fear ; 
Its trembling is still 
When I see Jesus near: 
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I know that His power 
My safe-guard will be, 
For " why are ye troubled ? w 
He saith unto rue. 

6. Looking off unto Jesus 
Oh ! may I be found, 
"When the waters of Jordan 
Encompass me round ! 

Let them bear me away. 
In His presence to be : 
'T is but seeing Him nearer 
Whom always I see. 

7. Then, then shall I know 
The full beauty and grace 
Of Jesus, my Lord, 
When I stand face to face : 
I shall know how His love 
Went before me each day, 
And wonder that ever 

My eyes turned away. 



233. Psalm xxv. 5. 

1. /^OME to me, Lord, when first I wake, 
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Bid purest thoughts within me rise, 
Like fragrant incense to the skies. 

2. Come to me in the sultry noon, 

Or earth's low communing will soon 
Of Thy dear face eclipse the light, 
And change my fairest day to night. 

3 Come to me in the evening shade, 

And if my heart from Thee hath strayed, 
Oh ! bring it back, — and from afar 
Shine on me like the evening star. 

4. Come to me in the midnight hour, 
When sleep withdraws its balmy power, 
Let my lone spirit find its rest, 

Like John, upon my Saviour's breast. 

5. Come to me through life's changing way ; 
And when its pulses cease to play, 
Then, Saviour, bid me come to Thee. 
That where Thou art I too may be. 



234. Acts xxi. 14. 

will would like a life 

And power to do, and time to rest, 



1. ]\fY will would like a life of ease, 



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And wealth and health my will would please, 
But, Lord, I know Thy will is best. 

2. If I have strength to do Thy will, 

That should be power enough for me ; 
Whether to walk or to sit still, 

Th' appointment of the day may be. 

8. And if by sickness I may grow 

More patient, holy, and resigned, 
Strong health I need not wish to know, 
And greater ease I cannot find. 

4. And rest — I need not seek it here — 

For perfect rest remaineth still ; 

When in Thy presence we appear 

Rest shall be given by Thy will. 

5. Lord, I have given my life to Thee, 

And every day and hour is Thine, 
What Thou appointest, let them be, 
Thy will is better, Lord, than mine. 



235 Revelation xix. 1. 

SG hallelujah ! praise t 
Sing with a cheerful voice ; 



1. OINGr hallelujah ! praise the Lord I 
U Sir 



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Exalt our God with one accord, 
And in His name rejoice. 
Ne'er cease to sing, thou ransom'd host ; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
Until in realms of endless light, 
Your praises shall unite. 

There we to all eternity 

Shall join th' angelic lays ; 

And sing in perfect harmony, 

To God our Saviours praise : — 

" He hath redeem' d us by His blood, 

And made us kings and priests to God ;" 

For us — for us the Lamb was slain, 

Praise ye the Lord. Amen ! 



236. Isaiah xlv. 22. 

1. /THERE is life for a look at the crucified 
1 One; 

There is life at this moment for thee, 
Then look, sinner, look unto Him and be 
saved, 
Unto Him who was nailed to the tree. 

2. Oh ! why was He there as the bearer of sin, 

If on Him all thy sins were not laid ? 



334 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Oh ! why from His side flowed the sin-cleans- 
ing blood, 
If His dying thy debt hath not paid ? 

3. It is not thy tears of repentance or prayers, 

But the Hood that atones for the soul ; 
On Him, then, who shed it, thou mayest at 
once 
Thy weight of iniquities roll. 

4. His anguish of soul on the cross hast thou 

seen ? 
His cry of distress hast thou heard ? 
Then why, if the terrors of wrath He en- 
dured, 
Should pardon to thee be deferred ? 

5. Thou art healed by His stripes, (would'st 

thou add to the word ?) 
And He is thy righteousness made ; 
The best robe of heaven He bids thee put on ; 
Say, could'st thou be better arrayed ? 

6. Then doubt not thy pardon, since God has 

declared, 

There remaineth no more to be done, 
That once in the end of the world He ap- 
peared, 

And completed the work Pie begun. 



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7. But take with rejoicing from Jesus at once 

The life everlasting He gives, 
And know with assurance thou never canst 
die, 
Since Jesus thy righteousness lives. 

8. There is life for a look at the crucified One, 

There is life at this moment for thee ; 
Then look, sinner, look unto Him and be 
saved, 
And know thyself spotless as He. 



237. 1 Peter ii. 11. 



A 



1. 4 PILGRIM here I wander, 
On earth have no abode ; 



My fatherland is yonder, 
My home is with my God. 

For here I journey to and fro, 
There, in eternal rest, 

"Will God His gracious gift bestow 
On all the toil-oppress'd. 

For what hath life been giving, 
From youth up till this day, 

But constant toil and striving, 
Far back as thought can stray ? 



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How many a day of toil and care, 

How many a night of tears, 
Hath pass'd in grief that none could share, 

In lonely anxious fears ! 

3. How many a storm hath lightened 

And thunder'd round my path ! 
And winds and rains have frightened 

My heart with fiercest wrath ; 
And cruel envy, hatred, scorn, 

Have darkened oft my lot ; 
And patiently reproach I 've borne, 

Though I deserved it not. 

4. Then through this life of dangers 

I '11 onward take my way, 
For in this land of strangers 

I do not think to stay. 
Still forward on the road I fare 

That leads me to my home : 
My Father's comfort waits me there, 

When I have overcome. 

5. Ah, yes I my home is yonder, 

Where all the angelic bands 
Praise Him with awe and wonder, 
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All things that are and shall be, lie, 

By Him upholden still, 
Who casteth down and lifts on high 

At His most holy will. 

6. That home have I desired; 

'T is there I would be gone ; 
Till I am well-nigh tir'd, 

O'er earth I 've journeyed on ; 
The longer here I roam, I find 

The less of real joy, 
That e'er could please or fill my mind, — 

For all hath some alloy. 

7. Where now my spirit stayeth 

Is not her true abode ; 
This earthly house decayeth, 

And she will drop its load. 
When comes the hour to leave beneath 

What now I use and have, 
And when I 've yielded up my breath, 

Earth gives me but a grave. 

8. But Thou, my joy and gladness, 

Jesus, my life and light, 
Will raise me from this sadness, 
This long tempestuous night, 



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Into the perfect gladsome day, 

Where, bathed in joy divine, 
Among Thy saints, and bright as they, 

I too shall ever shine. 

9. There shall I dwell for ever, 

Not as a guest alone, 
With those who cease there never 

To worship at Thy throne ; 
There in my heritage, I '11 rest, 

From baser things set free, 
And join the chorus of the blest 

For ever, Lord, to Thee ! 

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238. John xvi. 18. 

1. f\R ! for the peace which floweth as a river, 
\J Making life's desert places bloom and 

smile ! 
Oh ! for the faith to grasp heaven's bright 
" for ever," 
Amid the shadows of that " little while I" 

2. " A little while " for patient vigil-keeping, 

To face the storm, to wrestle with the 
strong ; 



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44 A little while " to sow the seed with weep- 
ing, 
Then bind the sheaves and sing the harvest 
song. 

3. " A little while " to wear the robe of sadness, 

And toil with weary step through miry 
ways ; 
Then to pour forth the fragrant oil of glad- 
ness, 

And clasp the girdle round the robe of 
praise. 

4. "A little while," midst shadow and illusion, 

To strive, by faith, love's mysteries to spell ; 
Then read each dark enigma's bright solution, 
And hail sight's verdict, u He doth all 
things well." 

5. " A little while " the earthen pitcher taking 

To wayside brooks, from far-off fountains 
fed; 
Then the cool lip its thirst for ever slaking, 
Beside the fulness of the fountain-head. 

6. " A little while " to keep the oil from failing, 

u A little while " faith's flickering lamp to 
trim ; 



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And then the Bridegroom's coming footsteps 
hailing, 
To haste to meet Him with the bridal 
hymn. 

7. Thus He who is Himself the gift and giver, 
The future glory, and the present smile, 
With the bright promise of the glad " for 
ever," 
Can light the shadows of the " little while." 

J. CREWDSON. 



239. Philippians iv. 11. 

1. 1TY Lord hath taught me how to want 
ill A place wherein to put my head ; 
While He is mine, I '11 be content 

To beg or lack my daily bread. 

2. Heaven is my roof, earth is my floor, 
Thy love can keep me dry and warm ; 
Christ and Thy bounty are my store, 
Thy angels guard me from all harm. 

3. Must I forsake the soil and air, 
Where first I drew my vital breath ? 
That way may be as near and fair ; 
Thence I may come to Thee by death. 



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4. All countries are my Father's lands — 
Thy sun, Thy love, doth shine on all ; 
We may in all lift up pure hands, 
And with acceptance on Thee call. 

5. What, if in prison I must dwell, — 
May I not there converse with Thee ? 
Save me from sin, Thy wrath, and hell, 
Call me Thy child, and I am free. 

6. No walls or bars can keep Thee out ; 
None can confine a holy soul ; 

The streets of heaven it walks about, 
None can its liberty control. 

RICHARD BAXTER, 



240. Isaiah liii. 5. 

1. npHY works, not mine, O Christ 1 
A Speak gladness to this heart ; 
They tell me all is done ; 
They bid my fear depart. 

To whom, save Thee, 
Who can alone 
For sin atone, 
Lord, shall I flee ? 
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2. Thy pains, not mine, O Christ ! 

Upon the shameful tree, 
Have paid the law's full price, 
And purchased peace for me. 

To whom, save Thee, eta 

3. Thy wounds, not mine, O Christ ! 

Can heal my bruised soul, 
Thy stripes, not mine, contain 
The balm that makes me whole. 

To whom, save Thee, etc. 

4. Thy cross, not mine, Christ ! 

Has borne the awful load 
Of sins, that none in heaven 
Or earth could bear, but God. 

To whom, save Thee, etc. 

5. Thy death, not mine, O Christ ! 

Has paid the ransom due ; 
Ten thousand deaths like mine, 
Would have been all too few. 

To whom, save Thee, etc. 

6. Thy righteousness, O Christ ! 

Alone can cover me ; 
No righteousness avails, 
Save that which is of Thee. 

To whom, save Thee, etc 



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Thy righteousness alone 

Can clothe and beautify : 
I wrap it round my soul ; — 

In this I '11 live and die. 

To whom, save Thee, etc. 

H. BONAE. 



241. 2 Corinthians ix. 15. 

1. PIOME, worship at Emmanuel's feet ; 

\J Behold in Him what wonders meet ! 
Words are too feeble to express 
His worth, His glory, or His grace. 

2. He is the Head — each member lives, 
And owns the vital power He gives, 
The saints below, and saints above, 
Joined by His Spirit and His love. 

3. He is the Vine — His heavenly root 
Supplies each branch with life and fruit ; 
Oh ! may a lasting union join 

My soul to Christ, the living Vine. 

4. He is the Rock — how firm He proves ! 
The Rock of ages never moves ; 

But the sweet streams that from Him flow, 
Attend us all the journey through. 



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5. He is the Sun of righteousness, 
Diffusing light, and joy, and peace ; 
"What healing in His beams appears, 
To chase our clouds and dry our tears 1 

6. Yet faintly to us mortals here, 

His glory, grace, and worth appear ; 
His beauties we shall clearly trace, 
When we behold Him face to face. 



242. 2 Kings xx. 19. 

1. TTTHATE'ER my God ordains is right ! 
T T His willis ever just ; 
Howe'er He orders now my cause, 
I will be still and trust. 
He is my God, 
Though dark my road ; 
He holds me that I shall not fall, 
Wherefore to Him I leave it all. 



2 Whate'er my God ordains is right ! 
He never will deceive ; 
He leads me by the proper path, 
And so to Him I cleave, 



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And take content 

What He hath sent ; — 
His hand can turn my griefs away, * 

And patiently I wait His day. 

3. Whate'er my God ordains is right ! 

He taketh thought for me ; 
The cup that my Physician gives 
No poison'd draught can be, 
But medicine due ; 
For God is true, 
And on that changeless truth I build, 
And all my heart with hope is fill'd. 

4. Whatever my God ordains is right ! 

Though I the cup must drink, 
That bitter seems to my faint heart, 
I will not fear nor shrink ; 
Tears pass away 
With dawn of day ; 
Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart 
And pain and sorrow all depart. 

5. Whate'er my God ordains is right I 

My Light, my Life is He, 
Who cannot will me aught but good, 
I trust Him utterly ; 



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For well I know, 

In joy or woe, 
We soon shall see as sunlight clear, 
How faithful was our Guardian here. 



6. Whate'er my God ordains is right ! 
Here will I take my stand, 
Though sorrow, need, or death make earth 
For me a desert land. 
My Father's care 
Is round me there ; 
He holds me that I shall not fall, 
And so to Him I leave it all. 

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243. Hebrews xiii. 14. 

1. T AM a stranger here ; 

JL No home, no rest I see ; 
Not all earth counts most dear 
Can wiu a sigh from me. 

I 'm going home. 



Jesus, Thy home is mine, 
And I Thy Father's child ; 



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With hopes and joys divine, 
The world 's a dreary wild. 
I 'in going home. 

8. Home ! oh ! how soft and sweet, 
It thrills upon the heart ! 
Home ! where the brethren meet 
And never, never part. 

I 'in going home. 

4. Home ! where the Bridegroom takes 

The purchase of His love : 
Home ! where the Father waits 
To welcome saints above. 

I 'm going home. 

5. Yes ! when the world looks cold, 

Which did my Lord revile, 
A lamb within the fold, 
I can look up and smile. 

I 'm going home. 

6. When earth's delusive charms 

Would snare my pilgrim feet, 
I fly to Jesus' arms, 
And yet again repeat, 

I 'm going home. 



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7. When breaks each mortal tie 

That holds me from the goal, 
This, this can satisfy 

The cravings of my soul, — 
I 'm going home. 

8. Ah ! gently, gently lead, 

Along the painful way, 

Bid every word and deed, 

And every look to say, 

I 'm going home. 



244. PMlippians iv. 6. 

1. TTAST Thou within a care so deep, 
JLL It chases from thine eyelids sleep ? 
To thy Redeemer take that care, 

And change anxiety to prayer. 

2. Hast Thou a hope with which thy heart 
Would almost feel it death to part ? 
Entreat thy God that hope to crown. 
Or give thee strength to lay it down. 

3. Hast thou a friend whose image dear, 
May prove an idol worshipped here ? 
Implore the Lord that nought may be, 
A shadow between heaven and thee. 



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4. Whate'er the care which breaks thy rest-- 
"Whatever the wish that swells thy breast — 
Spread before God that wish, that care, 
And change anxiety to prayer. 

MRS. A. JULIUS. 



245. Psalm xlii. 5. 

1. TT7HY restless, why so weary ? 

t T My soul, why so cast down ? 
Is all around thee dreary ? 
And hath the cross no crown ? 

2. Where is the God that found thee, 

Who once could make thee glad ? 
His arms are still around thee ; 
Then wherefore art thou sad ? 

8. O trust the Lord who bought thee ; 
O trust the. sinner's Friend ; 
The wondrous love that sought thee 
Will keep thee to the end ; — 

4. 'T will give a glorious morrow 
To this thy night of pain, 
And make thy dews of sorrow ' 
Like shining after rain. 



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246. Revelation xxii. 5. 

shadows yonder ! — 
All light and song !— 

Each day I wonder, 

And say, How long 

Shall time me sunder 

From that dear throng ? 

2. No weeping yonder, — 
All fled away I 
While here I wander 
Each weary day, 
And sigh as I ponder 
My long, long stay. 

3. No partings yonder I — 
Time and space never 
Again shall sunder, — 
Hearts cannot sever, — 
Dearer and fonder 
Hands clasp for ever. 

4. None wanting yonder ! — 
Bought by the Lamb, 
All gathered under 
The evergreen palm, 
Loud as night's thunder 
Ascends the glad psalm. 

H. BO. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 351 

247. Gelatins vi. 14. 

1. VTEVER further than Thy cross ! 
JLi Never higher than thy feet ! 
Here earth's precious things seem dross ; 
Here earth's bitter things seem sweet. 

2. Gazing thus our sin we see, 

Learn Thy love whilst gazing thus ; — 
Sin which laid the cross on Thee, 
Love which bore the cross for us. 

3. Here from pomp and pride retired, 
Nothing we would seem and be ; 
Dust, yet with Thy life inspir'd, 
Nothing, but beloved by Thee. 

4. Symbols of our liberty 
And our service here unite, 
Captives by Thy cross made free, 
Soldiers of Thy cross we fight. 

5. Pressing onwards as we can, 
Still to this our Hfe shall tend ; 
"Where faith's earliest steps began, 
May life's latest moments end I 

6. 'Till amid the hosts of light, 
We in Thee redeem'd, complete. 
Through Thy cross made pure and white, 
Cast our crowns before Tliv feet. 



352 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

248- Genesis xxxii. 26. 

1. T WILL not let Thee go, Thou Help in time 
JL of need ! 

Heap ill on ill, 
I trust Thee still, 
E'en when it seems as Thou would'st slay 
indeed ! 
Do as Thou wilt with me, 
I yet will cling to Thee ; 
Hide Thou Thy face, — yet, Help in time of 
need, 
I will not let Thee go ! 

2. I will not let Thee go.— Should I forsake my 

bliss ? 

No, Lord, Thou 'rt mine, 

And I am Thine, 
Thee will I hold when all things else I miss. 

Though dark and sad the night, 

Joy cometh with the light ; 
O Thou my Sun, should I forsake my bliss ? 

I will not let Thee go ! 

3. I will not let Thee go, my God, my life, my 

Lord 1 
Not death can tear 
Me from His care, 
Who for my sake His soul in death outpoured, 



SPIRITUAL 80NG8. 853 

Thou diedst for love to me ; 
I say, in love to Thee, 
E'en when my heart shall break, my God, my 
Life, my Lord, 
I will not let Thee go ! 

FROM LYRA GERMA^ICA. 



249. Matthew vi. 34. 

1. M nnAKE no thought for the morrow," its 
JL trials, or dangers, 

Why burden thy spirit with deepening gloom ? 
Ah ! to-day hath enough to distress and per- 
plex thee, 
It needeth no shadow of dark things to come. 



2. " Take no thought for the morrow 1 " no sor- 
row shall touch thee, 
But that which thy God in His love hath 

decreed ; 
Go to Christ with thy grief — as it daily 

ariseth, 
And seek for His strength in the moment of 
need. 

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354 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. " Take no thought for the morrow," rich mercy 

abounding, 

Has marked ev'ry step of thy path-way till 
now; 

Put thy trust, then, in God, for the still dis- 
tant future, 

Effacing those dark lines of care from thy 
brow. 

4, " Take no thought for the morrow," its dawn- 

ing may find thee 
A spirit at rest 'neath the altar of God, 
With the last battle fought, and the last trial 

ended, 
The victory won through Emmanuel's blood. 



250- Genesis xlvii. 9. 

1. TOW weary and how worthless this life at 
XI times appears ! 
What days of heavy musings, what hours of 

bitter tears ! 
How dark the storm-clouds gather across the 

wintry skies ! 
How desolate and cheerless the path before us 

lies ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 355 

And yet these days of dreariness are sent us 
from above, 

They do not come in anger, but in faithful- 
ness and love ; — 

They come to teach us lessons which bright 
ones could not yield ; 

And to leave us blest and thankful when 
their purpose is fulfilled. 



3. They come to draw us nearer our Father and 

our God, 
More earnestly to seek His face, and listen to 

His word, 
And to feel, if now around us a. desert land 

we see, 
Without the *tar of promise, what would its 

darkness be ? 



4. They come to lay us lowly and humbled in 
the dust, 

All self-deception swept away, all creature- 
hope and trust, 

Our helplessness, our vileness, our guilt to 
make us own, 

And flee for hope and refuge to Jesus Christ 
alone. 



456 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. They come to break the fetters, which here 

detain us fast, 
And force our long-reluctant hearts to rise to 

heaven at last, 
And brighten ev'ry prospect of that eternal 

home, 
Where grief, and disappointment, and fear 

can never come. 

G. Then turn not in despondence, poor weary 

heart, away, 
But meekly journey onwards, through the 

dark and cloudy day ; 
E'en now the bow of promise is above thee 

shining bright, 
And soon a joyful morning shall dissipate 

the night. 

7. Thy God hath not forgot thee, and when He 
sees it best, 

Will lead thee into sunshine, will give thee 
hours of rest ; 

And all thy pain and sorrow, when the pil- 
grimage is o'er, 

Shall end in heavenly blessedness, and joys 
for evermore. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 35? 

251. Psalm xxvii. 14. 



1. TX days of trouble and of care, 

JL I sought a message from above, 
Brief was the" answer to my prayer, 

Few were the words, but full of love— 
Ye who mourn an adverse fkte, 
Hear the message — " Pray and wait." 

2. Pray, the Lord is ever nigh, 

Ready still with open ear ; 
Wait — and He will yet supply 

Hope and strength, for every fear. 
Pilgrim, weeping at the gate, 

Hear His message — " Pray and wait." 

3. Pray, He knows thy ev'ry thought — 

Understands thy secret grief; 
Wait, — He sends it not for nought, 

He will surely bring relief. 
Seeing all thy troubled state, 
Still He whispers — " Pray and wait." 

4. Does the way seem long and drear 

To thy sad bewildered sight ? 
Pray, and thou wilt see Him near, 

Wait,— He '11 lead thee to the light. 
Seek Him early, seek Him late ; 
Fear not, doubt not — " Pray and wait." 



358 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Dost thou long the day to see, 

When thy Saviour shall appear ? 

Pray, that thou may'st watchful be ; 
Wait, the day is drawing near. 

Joyfully thou 'It then relate, 

' T was not in vain to — " Pray and wait." 

6 Weeping prayers are heard no more 
From that home of endless joy ; 
Days of waiting all are o'er , 

Songs of praise each tongue employ; 
They who enter Zion's gate, 
Need no more to — u Pray and wait." 



252. " Matthew viii. 26. 

1. C\KLM me, my God, and keep me calm, 
\J While these hot breezes blow ; 

Be like the night dew's cooling balm 
Upon earth's fever'd brow. 

2. Calm me, my God, and keep me calm, 

Soft resting on Thy breast, 
Soothe me with holy hymn and psalm, 
And bid my spirit rest. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 359 

3. Yes ! keep me calm, though loud and rude 

The sounds my ear that greet ; 
Calm in the closet's solitude ; 
Calm in the bustling street ; — 

4. Calm in the day of buoyant health ; 

Calm in my hour of pain ; 

Calm in my poverty or wealth ; 

Calm in my loss or gain ; — 

5. Calm in the sufferance of wrong, 

Like Him who bore my shame ; 
Calm 'mid the threatening, taunting throng, 
Who hate Thy holy name ; — 

6. Calm when the great world's news with power 

My listening spirits, stir, — 
Let not the tidings of the hour 
E'er find too fond an ear ; — 

7. Calm as the ray of sun or star 

Which storms assail in vain, 
Moving unruffled through earth's war, 
Th' eternal calm to gain. 

H. BONAR. 



S60 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

253. James i. 2. 

1. T THINK of Thee, Saviour, 
x And count affliction gain, 
If aught of suffering aid me 

To realize Thy pain. 

2. I think of Thee, Saviour, 

And bless the chastening rod, 
Conforming to Thine image, 
Thou chasten'd Son of God. 

3. My sufferings no atonement 

For sin could make to God ; 
Alone, of all the people, 

Thou hast the winepress trod. 

4. So there is nought of anger 

In this my Father's stroke ; 
He is but gently teaching 
My neck to bear the yoke. 

5. And it is joy, my Saviour ! 

A blessed joy to think, 
The cup I am but tasting 
Thou didst vouchsafe to drink, 

6. I would press closer to Thee, 

A heavier cross to bear, 



SPIR1TUA L SONGS. SM 

So I might better know Thee, 
And more Thy spirit share. 

7. Soon, as Thou overcamest, 

I too shall overcome ; 
And bless the love which kept me 
So long away from home. 

8. I had been lost for ever, 

Had'st Thou not thought on me ; 
Cold is my heart and selfish ; — 
Yet, Lord, I think on Thee. 



254. 2 Corinthians vii. 10. 

1. p EJOICE — 't is not in sorrow 
JAj To dim that fund of joy ; 
No darkening to-morrow 

Its brightness can destroy. 
For in the Christian's heart is found 
One little spot of sacred ground, — 
The waves. may beat, the winds increase, 
They cannot reach that spot of peace. 

2. Rejoice when thou art feeling 
The keenest earthly smart, 
For then thy Lord is sealing 
His name upon thy heart. 



S62 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

For often through the glare of day 
A cloudy pillar marks the way, 
But in the dark and starless night 
It changes to a shining light. 

8. Rejoice, though thou art waging 
A truceless war within, 
With evil spirits raging, 
And a heart prone to sin. 
For He who leads thee through the fray, 
Has fought the fight — has won the day ; 
His strength thy shield, thy guide His voice, 
Sorrowful Christian, still rejoice. 



}355. Revelation ii. 10, 

B 



T)E faithful to. the end ! 

Let not danger nor distress 
Make thy heart love Jesus less. 

Until death trust thou that Friend 1 
Ah ! the suffering of this earth, 
All the glory is not worth 
Which Thy Lord will give to thee, 
When up yonder thou shalt be. 

Be faithful in thy grief! 

Let net storms from Christ divide, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 36; 

Let not weeping Jesus hide. 

Murmur not, to get relief; 
For impatience makes thy care 
Heavier much for thee to bear, 
Happy he, who childlike will 
Let God lead him up the hill ! 

3. Be faithful in thy faith ! 
Let not any robber bold 

Take it from thy heart's stronghold ,* 

Keep thy covenant till death. 
Then in the o'erflowing wave 
God is with thee, strong to save. 
Ah ! thou goest there forlorn, 
When thou art to Him forsworn ! 

4. Be faithful in thy love ! 

See the love God has for thee ! 
Love thy neighbour, e'en when he 

Lays more cares, thy care above. 
Think how Jesus prayed for those, 
By whose hands His cross arose. 
E'en as God doth thee forgive, 
So let mercy in thee live. 

5* And in thy hope stand true ! 

Trust thou firmly in God's word ! 
Is thy cry in trouble heard, 

Comes He not to help thee through ? 



3o4 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Hope thou in Him firmly yet, 
For the Lord doth not forget ; 
Even now is help proclaimed ; 
Hope ean never make ashamed 

6. Then forward ! steadfast be, 
In faith, love, hope, for ever ! 
Lord, I hear, and I will never 

Leave my God, who leaves not me. 
He is my soul's rejoicing still, 
Griefs no more my' joy can kill. 
Reach forth Thy hand, God, my Friend J 
Make me faithful to the end. 



256. Micah vi. 6. 

1. ,'TOW shall I meet my Saviour ? 
XI How shall I welcome Thee ? 
What manner of behaviour 

Is now required of me ? 
I wait for Thy salvation ; 

Grant me Thy Spirit's light, 
Thus will my preparation 

Be pleasing in Thy sight. 

2. While with her sweetest flower? 

Thy Zion strews Thy way, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 365 

I '11 raise with all my powers 

To Thee a grateful lay ; 
To Thee, the King of gloiy, 

I '11 tune a song divine, 
And make Thy love's bright story 

In graceful numbers shine. 

3. What hast Thou not performed, 

Lord to retrieve my loss, 
Whilst I was # so deformed 

By sin and nature's dross ! 
Thou raised'st me to glory, 

Endowed'st me with bliss, 
Which is not transitory, 

As worldly grandeur is. 

4. "No sinful man's endeavour, 

Nor any mortal's care, 
Could draw Thy sovereign favour 

To sinners in despair ; 
UncallVl thou cam'st with gladness, 

Us from the fall to raise, 
And change our grief and sadness 

To songs of joy and praise. 

5. Ye, who with deep contrition 

Bemoan your sinful state, 
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866 SPIRITUAL SONGS, 

Fear not, — Christ gives remissic<n 
Of sins, however great. 

He comes, repenting sinners 
With life and love to crown, 

And make them happy winners 
Of glory like His own. 



257. 1 Peter ii. 21. 

1. TJE suffered ! And w r ilt thou repine 
JUL In this thy Master's lot to join ? 

He died for thee ! And wouldst not thou 
Die to the world's seducing show ? 
He prayed for thee ! Wilt thou be slow 
To seek the grace He can bestow ? 

2. He lived for thee ! Wilt thou not strive 
Henceforth to Him alone to live ? 

He bore God's curse thy soul to save ! 
And fearest thou man's wrath to brave ? 
He bore the cross ! Wilt thou refuse 
To bear the cross His love shall choose ? 

3. He rose for thee ! From earth arise, 
And fix thy gaze upon the skies ! 

He loves thee ! Wilt thou turn away ? 
He calls thee on 1 Wilt thou delay ? 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 367 

Thou, whom He suffer'd to redeem, 
Brother, make haste to follow Him. 

E. Z. B, 



258. John i. 35. 

1. 1 TASTER, where abidest Thou ? 

Ill Lamb of God, 't is Thee we seek ; 
Fcr the wants which press us now, 

Other aid is all too weak. 
Can'st Thou take our sins away ? 

Can we find repose in Thee ? 
From Thy gracious lips to-day, 

As of old, breathes, " Come and see." 

2. Master, where abidest Thou ? 

How shall we Thine image best 
Bear without upon our brow, 

Stamp within upon our breast ? 
Still a look is all our might ; 

Looking draws the heart to Thee, 
Sends us from th' absorbing sight 

With the message, " Come and see." 

3. Christian, tell it to thy brother, 

From life's dawning to its end ; 
Every hand may clasp another, 
And the loneliest bring a friend ; 



368 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Till the veil is drawn aside, 

And from where her home shall be, 
Bursts upon the enfranchised bride, 

The triumphant, " Come and see." 



259. Ezekiel xxxvii. 9. 

1. QPIRIT of everlasting grace, 

O Infinite source of life, come down ! 
These tombs unlock, these dead upraise, 
Thy glorious power and love make known. 

2. Breathe o'er the valley of the dead, 
Send forth Thy quickening might abroad, 
Till, rising from their tombs, they spread 
In full array, — the host of God ! 

3. Thy heritage lies desolate, 

And all Thy pleasant places mourn ; 

O look upon our low estate ; 

In loving-kindness, Lord, return ! 

4. Now let Thy glory be revealed ; 
Now let Thy presence with us rest ; 
heal us, and we shall be healed ! 
O bless us, and we shall be blest ! 

H. BONAR. 



SPIRITUAL S0NQ8. 3t>9 

260. Psalm xviii. 46. 

1. r|0D lheth ever! 

VJT Wherefore, soul, despair thou never ! 

Our God is good ; in ev'ry place 

His love is known, His help is found ; 

His mighty arm, and tender grace, 

Bring good from ills that hem us round. 

Easier than we think can He 

Turn to joy our agony ; 

Soul, remember 'mid thy pains, 

God o'er all for ever reigns ! 

2. God liveth ever ! 

Wherefore, soul, despair thou never ! 
Say, shall He slumber, shall He sleep, 
Who gave the eye its power to see ? 
Shall He not hear his children weep 
Who made the ear so wondrously ? 
God is God ; He sees and hears 
All our troubles, all our tears. 
Soul, forget not 'mid thy pains, 
God o'er all for ever reigns I 

3. God liveth ever ! 

Wherefore, soul, despair thou never I 
He who can earth and heaven control, 
Who spreads the clouds o'er sea and land, 



370 SPIRITUAL SONUS. 

Whose presence fills the mighty whole, 
In each true heart is close at hand. 
Love Him ; He will surely send 
Help and joy that never end. 
Soul, remember in thy pains, 
God o'er all for ever reigns ! 

4. God liveth ever ! 

Wherefore, soul, despair thou never ! 

Scarce canst thou bear thy cross ? Then fly 

To Him where only rest is sweet. 

God is great ; His mercy nigh, 

His strength upholds the tottering feet. 

Trust Him, for His grace is sure, 

Ever doth His truth endure. 

Soul, forget not in thy pains, 

God o'er all for ever reigns ! 



5. God liveth ever ! 

Wherefore, soul, despair thou never ! 
When sins and follies long forgot 
Upon thy tortured conscience prey, 
O come to God, and fear Him not, 
His love shall sweep them all away. 
Pains of hell, at look of His, 
Change to calm content and bliss. 
Soul, remember in thy pains, 
God o'er all for ever reigns ! 



SPIRITUAL 371 

5. God livcth ever ! 

Wherefore, soul, despair thou never ! 

Those whom the thoughtless world forsakes, 

Who staud bewilder'd with their woe, 

God gently to His bosom takes, 

And bids them all His fulness know. 

In thy sorrow's swelling flood 

Own His hand who seeks thy good. 

Soul, forget not in thy pains, 

God o'er all for ever reigns ! 

7. God liveth ever ! 

"Wherefore, soul, despair thou never.! 
Let earth and heaven outworn with age, 
Sink to the chaos whence they came ; 
Let angry foes against us rage, 
Let hell shoot forth its fiercest flame ; 
Fear not death, nor Satan's thrusts, 
God defends who in Him trusts ; 
Soul, remember in thy pains, 
God o'er all for ever reigns ! 

8. God liveth ever ! 

Wherefore, soul, despair thou never ! 
What though thou tread with bleeding feet 
A thorny path of grief and gloom, 
Thy God will choose the way most meet 
To lead thee heavenwards — lead thee home, 



372 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

For this life's long night of sadness, 
He will give thee peace and gladness. 
Soul, remember in thy pains, 
God o'er all for ever reigns ! 

FROM LYRA GERMANICA. 



261. Hebrews xi. 14. 

1. T AM bound for the kingdom ! Tempt me 
JL not 

My spirit to delay ; 
In this wide world there's not a spot 
Where I would wish to stay. 

2. I am bound for the kingdom ! Hopes are 

mine 
Brighter than all below ; 
I go where the glorious angels shine. 
And saints made perfect glow. 

8. I go where is waving the ever-green, 
And life-bestowing tree ; 
No flashing sword shall intervene 
To bar its fruit from me. 

4. I go where every sound is sweet, 
And every sight is fair ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 373 

My longing heart and soul shall meet 
Full satisfaction there. 

I am bound for the kingdom ! Not a spot 

On earth can tempt my stay ; 
Ye friends beloved ! will ye not 

With me too come away ? 

e. w. 



262. Psalm xxxvii. 7. 

1. TIE still, my soul, Jehovah loveth thee ; 
JD Fret not, nor murmur at thy weary lot ; 
Though dark and lone thy journey seems to 

be, 
Be sure that thou art ne'er by Him forgot. 
He ever loves ; then trust Him, trust Him 

still ; 
Let all thy care be this — the doing of His 

will ; 

2. Thy hand in His, like fondest, happiest child, 

Place thou, nor draw it for a moment 
thence ; 
Walk thou with Him, a Father reconciled, 
Till in His own good time He calls thee 
hence. 

33 



874 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Walk with Him now,— so shall thy way be 
bright, 

And all thy soul be fill'd with His most glori- 
ous light. 

3. Fight the good fight of faith, nor turn aside 

Through fear of peril from or earth or hell ; 
Take to thee now the armour proved and 
tried, 
Take to thee spear and sword ; — oh ! wield 
them well. 
So shalt thou conquer here, to win the day, 
To wear the crown when this hard life has 
passed away. 

4. Take courage, faint not, tho' the foe be strong, 

Christ is thy strength ! He fighteth on thy 
side ; 
Swift be thy race ;. remember 't is not long, 

The goal is near ; the prize He will provide. 
And then from earthly toil thou restest ever ; 
Never again to toil, or fight, or fear : — oh ! 
never. 

5. He comes, with His reward; 'tis just at 

hand ; 
He comes in glory to His promised throne ; 



SPIRITUAL SOSas. 375 

My soul rejoice ; ere long thy feet shall stand 

Within the city of the Blessed One, — 
Thy perils past, thy heritage secure, 
Thy tears all wiped away, thy joy for ever 
sure. 



263. Job vii. 3. 

(for an invalid.) 

1. I" ORD, a w T hole long day of pain 
JJ Now at last is o'er ! 

Ah ! how much we can sustain 

I have felt once more ; 

Felt how frail are all our powers, 

And how weak our trust ; 

If Thou help not, these dark hours 

Crush us to the dust. 

2. Could I face the coming night, 
If Thou wert not near ? 

Nay, without Thy love and might 
I must sink with fear. 
Round me falls the evening gloom, 
Sights and sounds all cease, 
But within this narrow room 
Night will bring no peace. 



376 SPlRFrUAL SONGS. 

3. Other weary eyes may close, 
All things seek their sleep, 
Hither comes no soft repose, 
I must wake and weep. 

Come then, Jesus, o'er me bend, 
Give me strength to cope 
With my pains, and gently send 
Thoughts of peace and hope. 

4. Draw my weary heart away 
From this gloom and strife, 

- And these fever-pains allay 
With the dew of life. 
Thou canst calm the troubled mind, 
Thou its dread canst still, 
Teach me to be all-resign'd 
To my Father's will. 



264. Isaiah xxvi. 4. 

1. rpEUST on, trust on, believer ! 
X Though long the conflict be, 
Thou yet shalt prove victorious, 
Thy God shall fight for thee. 

2. Trust on, trust on ! thy failings 
May bow thee to the dust ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 377 

Yet in thy deepest sorrow- 
Ob, give not up thy trust. 

U 

8. Trust on! the danger presses; 
Temptation strong is near ; 
Over life's dangerous rapids 
AYho shall thy passage steer ? 

4. Jesus is strong to save thee ! 
He is a faithful friend, 
Trust on, trust on, believer ! 
Trust Jesus to the end. 

E. W. 



265. Psalm cvii. 26. 

1. T ORD ! the waves are breaking o'er me and 

Jj around ; 

Oft of coming tempest I hear the moaning 
sound ; 

Here there is no safety rocks on either hand ; 

'T is a foreign roadstead, a strange and hos- 
tile land. 

Wherefore should I linger ? Others gone 
before 

Long since safe are landed on a calm and 
friendly shore. 
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378 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Now the sailing orders, in mercy, Lord, be 
stow, — 
Loose the cable, let me go ! 



2. Lord ! the night is closing round my feeble 

bark ; 
How shall I encounter its watches long and 

dark ? 
Sorely worn and shattered by many a billow 

past, 
Can I stand another rude and stormy blast ? 
Ah ! the promised haven I never may attain, 
Sinking and forgotten amid the lonely main ; 
Enemies around me, gloomy depths below. 

Loose the cable, let me go ! 



3. Lord ! I would be near Thee, with Thee where 

Thou art,— 
Thine own word- hath said it, " 't is better to 

depart," 
There to serve Thee better, there to love Thee 

more, 
With Thy ransom'd people to worship and 

adore. 
Ever to Thy presence Thou dost call Thine 

own — 
Why am I remaining helpless and alone ? 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 879 

Oil ! to see Thy glory, Thy wondrous love to 
know ! 

Loose the cable, let me go ! 

4. Lord ! the lights are gleaming from the dis- 

tant shore, 

Where no billows threaten, where no tem- 
pests roar ; 

Long beloved voices, calling me, I hear, — 

Oh ! how sweet their summons falls upon 
mine .ear ! 

Here are foes and strangers, faithless hearts 
and cold, 

There is fond affection, fondly proved of old ! 

Let me haste to join them ! may it not be so ? 
Loose the cable, let me go ! 

5. Hark ! the solemn answer ! Hark ! the pro- 

mise sure ! 
"Blessed are the servants who to the end 

endure !" 
Yet a little longer, tarry and hope on, — 
. Yet a little longer, weak and weary one 1 
More to perfect patience, to grow in faith 

and love, 
More My strength and wisdom and faithful- 
ness to prove ; 



S80 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Then the sailing orders the Captain shall 
bestow, — 
Loose the cable, let thee go. 



266. John xiv. 27. 

1. T ET not your hearts be faint ; 
JLi My peace I give to you, 
Such peace as reason never plann'd, 

As worldlings never knew. 

2. 'T is not the stilly calm 

. That bodes a tempest nigh, 
Or lures the heedless mariner 
Where rocks and quicksands lie. 

3. It is not nature's sleep, 

The stupor of the soul, 
That knows not God, nor owns His hand, 
Tho' wide His thunders roll. 

4. It speaks a ransomed world, 

A Father reconciled, 
A sinner to a saint transformed, 
A rebel to a child. 

5. It tells of joys to come, 

It soothes the troubled breast, 



SPIRITUAL Sf)\ 381 

It shines a star amid the storm, 
The harbinger of rest 

6. Then murmur not, nor mourn, 
My people faint and few, 
Tho' earth to its foundation shake, 
My peace I leave with you. 



267. Acts xi. 23. 

1. PILING to the Mighty One, 
\J Cling in thy grief; 
Cling to the Holy One, 

He gives relief; 
Cling to the Gracious One, 

Cling in thy pain : 
Cling to the Faithful One, 

He will sustain. 

2. Cling to the Living One, 

Cling in thy woe ; 
m Cling to the Loving One, 

Through all below ; 
Cling to the Pard'ning One, 

He speaketh peace ; 
Cling to the Healing One, 

Anguish shall cease 



SPIRITUAL 8QJSVS, 

Cling to the Bleeding One, 

Cling to His side ; 
Cling to the Risen One. 

In Him abide. 
Cling to the Coming One, 

Hope shall arise ; 
Cling to the Reigning One, 

Joy lights thine eyes. 



268. Judges viii. 4. 

1. f" DO not doubt my safety — that Thy hand 
X Will still uphold me, even to the last, 
And that my feet on Canaan's hill shall stand, 

When the long wilderness is overpast ; 
But often faith is weak, and hope is low ; 
Forward, indeed T but faint and wearily I go. 

2. I do not doubt Thy love, my Lord and God, 

The love which suffer'd and which died 

for me, 

The love that sought me on the downward 

road, « 

Unclasp'd the fetters, set the captive free ! 

But mine seems now so languid, dull and 

cold — 
O for the blissful hours which I have known 
of old ! 



SPIRITUAL SONOS. 383 

I do not doubt, unworthy though I be, 
Thy worthiness, my Saviour, is my own ! 

One of Thy many mansions is for me, 

In the good land where sorrow is unknown ; 

But often clouds obscure the distant scene, 

And from the flood I shrink, which darkly 
rolls between. 

Lord ! at the evening time let there be light ; 

Unveil Thy presence, bid all darkness fly; 
Surely, ere now, far spent must be the night, 
The morning comes, the journey's end is 
nigh ; 
Renew my strength, what yet remains to run, 
Till glory crown the work which grace has 
here begun. 



269. Hebrews xiii. 5. 

1. Be thou content ; be still before 

His face, at whose right hand doth reign 
Fullness of joy for evermore, 

Without whom all thy toil is vain. 
He is thy living spring, thy sun, whose rays 
Make glad with life and light thy dreary days, 
Be thou content. 



884 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. In Him is comfort, light, and grace, 

And changeless love beyond our thought ; 
The sorest pang, the worst disgrace, 
If He is there, shall harm thee not. 
He can lift off thy cross, and loose thy bands, 
And calm thy fears, nay, death is in His 
hands. 

Be thou content. 

3. Or art thou friendless and alone, 

Hast none in whom thou canst confide ? 
God careth for thee, lonely one, 

Comfort and help will He provide. • 
He sees thy sorrows, and thy hidden grief, 
He knoweth when to send thee quick relief. 
Be thou content. 

4. The heart's outspoken £>ain He knows, 

Thy secret sighs He hears full well, 
What to none else thou dar'st disclose 

To Him thou rnay'st with boldness tell. 
He is not far away, but ever nigh, 
And answereth willingly the poor man's cry. 
Be thou content. 

5. Be not o'er-mastered by thy pain, 

But cling to God, thou shalt not fall ; 
The floods sweep over thee in vain, 
Thou yet shalt rise above them all ; 



SPIRIJ'UAL SONGS. 385 

For when thy trial seems too hard to bear, 
Lo ! God, thy King, hath granted all thy 
prayer. 

Be thou content. 

6. Why art thou full of anxious fear 

How thou shalt be sustained and fed ? 
He who hath made, and placed thee here, 

Will give thee needful daily bread. 
Canst thou not trust His rich and bounteous 

hand, 
Who feeds all living things on sea and land ? 

7. He who doth teach the little birds 

To find their meat in field and wood, 
Who gives the countless flocks and herds 

Each day their needful drink and food, 
Thy hunger too will surely satisfy, 
And all thy wants in His good time supply. 
Be thou content. 

8. Say'st thou. I know not how or where, 

No help I see, where'er I turn ; 
When of all else we most despair, 

The riches of God's love we learn. 
When thou and I His hand no longer trace, 
He leads us forth into a pleasant place. 
Be thou content. 
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386 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

9. Though long His promised aid delay. 

At last it will be surely sent : 
Though thy heart sink in sore dismay, 

The trial for thy good is meant. 
What we have won with pains, we hold most 

last. 
What tarrieth long, is sweeter at the last. 
Be thou content. 

10. Lay not to heart, whate'er of ill 

Thy foes may falsely speak of thee, 
Let man defame thee as he will, 

God hears, and judges righteously. 
Why should'st thou fear, if God be on thy 

side, 
Man's cruel anger or malicious pride ? 
Be thou content. 

11. We know for us a rest remains. 

When God will give us sweet release 
From earth and all our mortal chains. 

And turn our sufferings into peace. 
Sooner or later death will surely come 
To end our sorrows and to take us home. 
Be thou content. 

LYRA. LYRA UERAIAXICA. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 387 

270 Genesis xxviii. 15. 

J. /\0D doth not leave His own ! 

VJ The night of weeping for a time may last, 

Then, tears all past, 
His going forth shall as the morning shine, 
The sunrise of His favour shall be thine — 
God doth not leave His own ! 

2. God doth not leave His own ! 

Tho 7 few and evil all their days appear, 

Tho' grief and fear 
Come in the train of earth and hell's dark 

crowd — 
The trusting heart says, even in the cloud, 
God doth not leave His own ! 

8. God doth not leave His own ! 

This sorrow in their life He doth permit — 

Yea, choose th it. 
To speed His children in their heavenward 

way, 
He guides the winds ; — faith, hope, and love 
all say, 
God doth not leave His own I 



888 

271 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

John xii. 21. 

E would see Jesus n — for the shadows 
lengthen 

Across this little landscape of our life : 
We would see Jesus, our weak faith to 
strengthen, 
For the last weariness — the final strife. 



i. «^yi 



2. " We would see Jesus " — for life's hand hath 

rested 
With its dark touch upon both heart and 

brow; 
And though our souls have many a billow 

breasted, 
Others are rising in the distance now. 

3. " We would see Jesus n — the great rock foun- 

dation, 
Whereon our feet we've set by sovereign 

grace ; 
Not life nor death, with all their agitation, 
Can thence remove us, if we see His face. 



4. "We would see Jesus" — other lights are 
paling, 

Which for long years we have rejoiced to 
see ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing, 
We would not mourn them, for we go to 
Thee. 

5. u We would see Jesus" — yet the spirit lingers 

Round the dear objects it has loved so long. 

And earth from earth can scarce' unclasp its 

fingers. — 

Our love to Thee makes not this love less 

strong. 

6. " We would see Jesus " — sense is all too 
blinding, 
And heaven appears too dim — too far away; 
We would see Thee, to gain a sweet remind- 
ing, 
That Thou has promised our great debt to 

pay- 

7, " We would see Jesus " — this is all we're 
needing, — 
Strength, joy, and willingness come with 
the sight . 
44 We would see Jesus," dying, risen, plead- 
ing ;— 
Then welcome day, and farewell mortal 
night ! 

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390 

272. 
1. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 
PhUippians i. 23. 

I JOURNEY forth rejoicing, 
From this dark vale of tears, 
To heavenly joy and freedom, 

From earthly bonds and fears ; 
"Where Christ our Lord shall gather 

All His redeemed again, 
His kingdom to inherit ; — 

Good night till then ! 



Go to thy quiet resting, 
Poor tenement of clay ! 

From all thy pain and weakness 
I gladly haste away ; 

But still in faith confiding 
To find Thee yet again, 

All glorious and immortal ; 

Good night till then ! 



3. TThy thus so sadly weeping, 
Belov'd one of my ?ieart ? 
The Lord is good and gracious, 

Tho' now He bids us part. 
Oft have we met in gladness, 

And we shall meet again, 
All sorrows left behind us ; — 
Good ni<xht till then ! 



SPIR1TUA1 SOXGS. 391 

I go to see His glory, 

Whom we have lov'd below; 
I go the blessed angels, 

The holy saints, to know ; 
Our lovely ones departed, 

I go to find again, 
And wait for you to join us ; — 
Good night till then ! 

I hear the Saviour calling ; 

The joyful hour has come : 
The angel-guards are ready 

To guide me to our home ; 
Where Christ our Lord shall gather 

All His redeem'd again, 
His kingdom to inherit ; — 

Good night till then ! 

EYM^S FROM! THE LAXD OF LUTHER, 



273. Hebrews iv. 3. 

1. p EST, weary soul ! 

JLi The penalty is borne, the ransom paid, 
For all thy sins full satisfaction made ; 
Strive not thyself to do what Christ has done ; 



392 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

Claim the free gift and make the joy thino 

own ; 
No more by pangs of guilt and fear distrest, 
Rest, sweetly rest ! 

2. Rest, weary heart ! 

From all thy silent griefs and secret pain, 
Thy profitless regrets and longings vain ; 
Wisdom and love have ordered all the past ; 
All shall be blessedness and bright at last ; 
Cast off the cares that have so long opprest, 
Rest, sweetly rest ! 

3. Rest, weary head ! 

Lie down to slumber in the peaceful tomb, 
Light fiom above has broken through its 

gloom ; 
Here in the place where once thy Saviour lay, 
"Where He shall wake thee on a future day. 
Like a tired child upon its mother's breast. 
Rest, sweetly rest I 

4. Rest, spirit, rest ! 

In the green pastures of the heavenly shore, 
Where sin and sorrow can approach no more, 
With all the flock by the Good Shepherd fed, 
Beside the streams of life eternal led, 
For ever with thy God and Saviour blest, 
Rest, sweetly rest ! 



SPIRIT HAL 5 



274. Luke xxi. 19. 

1. T)E still, my soul ! the Lord is on thy side, 

_L) Bear patiently the cross of grief and pain , 

"e to thy God to order and provide, 

In every change He faithful will remain. 

Be still, my soul ! thy best, thy heavenly 

YK 
Thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 



Be still, my soul ! thy God doth undertake 
guide the future, as He has the past : 
Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake. 

All now mysterious shall be bright at last. 
Be still, my soul ! the waves and winds still 

know 
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt 

below. 



Be still, my soul ! when dearest friends depart, 
And all is darkened in the vale of tea: 

Then shalt thou better know His love. His 
heart, 

Who comes to sooth thy sorrow and thy 
feai 

Be still, my soul ! thy Jesus can repay 
His c ss all He takes away. 



394 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. Be still, my soul ! the hour is hastening on, 

When we shall be for ever with the Lord ; 

When disappointment, grief, and fear, are 

gone, 

Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. 

Be still my soul ! when change and fears are 

past, 
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. 

6. Be still, my soul ! begin the song of praise 
On earth, believing, to the Lord on high ; 
Acknowledge Him in all thy works and ways, 
So shall He view thee with a well-pleas'd 
eye. 
Be still, my soul ! the sun of life divine 
Thro' passing clouds shall but more brightly 
shine. 

HYMNS FKOM THE LAND OF LUTHER. 



275. John xiv. 2. 

1. C\ OING home ! and going quickly ! 
U 'T is a thought to cheer the heart ; 
Should we suffer, be it meekly, 
Soon the world and we must part, 
Never more to meet again ; 
There 's an end of suffering then, 



SPIRITUAL SONQS. 396 

There 's an end of all that grieves us ; 
How the thought of this relieves us ! 

2. Going home ! How sweet and cheering ! 
Going to the place we love, 

There in royal state appearing 
Mid the shining court above ; 
There our Father lives and reigns, 
Greater He than fancy feigns ; 
There His people live for ever, 
There's a portion failing never. 

3. Going home ! There 's nothing dearer 
To the pilgrim's heart than home, 
Drawing nearer still and nearer 

To the place where pilgrims come j 
Much he thinks of what will be, 
Much of what he hopes to see, 
Thinks of kindred, friends, and brothers, 
But of Christ above all others. 

4. 'T is the blessed hope of seeing 
Him he loves in glory there, 
Blessed hope of ever being 
With the Lord, His joys to share ; 
'T is the hope which lightens toil, 
And in sorrow makes him smile, 
Cheers him in the midst of strangers, 
Keeps him when beset with dangers. 



S96 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Going home ! Then it behoves us 
Here to live as strangers do ; 
When the trial comes, it proves us, 
Proves if we have faith or no ; 
Let us make the promise sure, 
Let us to the end endure, 
In the Saviour's love abiding, 
In the Saviour's strength confiding. 



276 Luke xii. 32. 

1. A LITTLE flock ! so calls He thee, 
A Who bought thee with His blood ; 
A little flock, disowned of men, 

But owned and loved of God. 

2. A little flock ! yea even so, 

A handful among men, 
Such is the purpose of Thy God ; 
So willeth He ; Amen I 

3. Not many rich and noble called, 

Not many great and wise ; 
They whom He makes His kings and priests 
Are poor in human eyes. 



Church of the everlasting God, 
Our Father's gracious choice 



SPIRIT 397 

iidst the voices of this earth, 
How feeble is Thy voice ! 

5. But the chief Shepherd comes at length, 

Thy feeble days are o 
No more a handful in the earth, 
A little flock no more. 

6. Xo more a lily among thor: 

Weary, and faint, and few ; 
But countless as t! : heaven, 

Or as the early dew. 

7. When entering th' eternal hall 

In 
That mighty multitude shall keep. 
A joyous jubilee. 

H. BONAR. 



277. Hm vi. 8. 

1. YyEEP not, — Jesus lives on high, 
If. Oh ! sad and wearied one ! 
hou with the burden sigh 
Of grief thou cans' t not shun, 
Trust Him still ;— 
S m there will 
R sesin :".. thd : stand, 

hen smile smile in Egypt's land. 
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898 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



2. Weep not, — Jesus thinks of thee, 
When all beside forget, 
And on thee so lovingly 
His faithfulness has set, 
That tho' all 
Ruined fall, 
Everything on earth be shaken, 
Thou wilt never be forsaken. 



3. Weep not, — Jesus heareth thee, 

Hears thy moanings broken, 
Sears when thou right wearily 
All thy grief has spoken. 
Raise thy cry, 
He is nigh ; 
And when waves roll full in view, 
He shall ftx their " Hitherto." 

4. Weep not, — Jesus loveth thee, 

Tho' all around may scorn, 
And tho' poisoned arrows be 
Upon thy buckler borne. 
With His love, 
Nought can move ; 
All may fail, — yet only wait, 
He shall make the crooked straight. 

5. Weep not, — Jesus cares for thee, 

Then what of good can fail ? 



SPIR1TUA L SONGS. 399 

Why shouldest tliou tlius gloomily 
At thought of trouble quail. 

He will bear 

All thy care ; 
And if He the burden take, 
He will all things perfect make. 

6, Weep not, — Jesus comforts thee ; 
He yet shall come and save, 
And each sorrow thou shalt see 
Lie buried in thy grave. 
Sin shall die,. 
Grief shall fly ; 
Thou hast wept thy latest tears, 
When the Lord of life appears. 

R. SCE3IOLK. 



278. Hebrews ii. 10. 

1. pERFECT through suffering! Is this the 
JL path 

My Saviour trod ? 
And shall I shrink to follow Thee, 
Thou Lamb of God ? 

2. Perfect through suffering ! The heart may 

faint 

Upon the road, 



400 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And flesh and spirit both may fail ; — 
Yet hope in God. 

3. Perfect through suffering ! The gold refined, 

No dross remains, 
And o'er the furnace watcheth One, 
To guide the flames. 

4. Perfect through suffering ! A bright reward 

Before thee lies, 
Gird up thy loins to run the race ; — 
Then seize the prize. 

5. Perfect through suffering! The countless 

throng 

Of saints in light, 
Through tribulations great have come, 
Afflictions, fight. 

6. Perfect through suffering ! Their robes made 

white ; 

In Jesus' blood, 
The tears from ev'ry eye are wiped, 
They reign with God. 

7. Perfect through suffering! The conflict o'er, 

The race well run, 
A crown of immortality 

And joy is won. 



SPIR1TUA L SoXGS. 401 

.8. Perfect through suffering ! Is this the path 
My Saviour trod ?. 
Then welcome be its fiery cross ; 
It leads to God. 



27*}. 2 Corinthians v. 17. 

1. T1JE praise and bless Thee, gracious Lord, 
m Our Saviour kind and true, 
For all the old things pass'd away, 
For alt Thou hast made new. 



2. The old security is gone, 

In which so long we lay ; 
The sleep of death Thou hast dispelled, 
The darkness rolled away. 

3. New r hopes, new purposes, desires, 

And joys, Thy grace has given ; 
Old ties are broken from the earth, 
New ones attach to heaven. 

4. But yet how much must be destroyed 

How much renew'd must be, 
Ere we can fully stand complete,* 
In likeness, Lord, to Thee ! 
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402 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Ere to Jerusalem above, 

The holy place, we come, 
Where nothing sinful or defiled 
Shall ever find a home. 



6. Thou, only Thou, must carry on 

The work Thou hast begun ; 
Of Thine own strength Thou must impart, 
In Thine own ways to run. 

7. Ah ! leave us not 1 From day to day 

Revive, restore again ; 
Our feeble steps do Thou direct, 
Our enemies restrain. 

8. Whate'er would tempt the soul to stray, 

Or separate from Thee, 
That, Lord, remove, however dear 
To the poor heart it be ! 

9. When the flesh sinks, then strengthen Thou 

The sjDirit from above ; 
Make us to feel Thy service sweet, 
And light Thy yoke of love. 



10. So shall \ve faultless stand at last 
Before Thy Father's throne, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 403 

The blessedness for ever ours, 
The glory all Thine own 1 

HYMNS FROM THE LAND OF LUTHER. 



280. Hebrews xi. 16. 

[1. "IfY days are gliding swiftly by, 
111 And I, a pilgrim stranger, 
Would not detain them as they fly — 

These hours of toil and danger. 
For we stand on Jordan's strand, 

Our friends are passing over, 
And just before the shining shore 

We may almost discover. 

2. We '11 gird our loins, my brethren dear, 

Our distant home discerning ; 
Our absent Lord has left us word, 
Let ev'ry lamp be burning. 

For oh I we stand, &c. 

3. Should coming day be cold and dark, 

We need not cease our singing, 
That perfect rest none can molest, 
Where golden harps are ringing. 
For oh ! we stand, &c, 



404 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow, 
Each chord on earth to sever ; 
Our King says " Come," — and there 's a home 
For ever, oh ! for ever ! 

For oh ! we stand, &c. 

DAVID NELSON. 



281. 



John iii. 2. 



1. 



WHAT shall I be ? my Lord, when I be- 
hold Thee 
In awful majesty at God's right hand ; 
And 'mid th' eternal glories that enfold me, 
In strange bewilderment, Lord, I stand. 
What shall I be ? these tears— they dim my 

sight ; 
I cannot catch the blissful vision right. 



What shall I be ? Lord, when Thy radiant 
glory, 
As from the grave I rise, encircles me ; 
When brightly pictured in the light before 
me, 
What eye hath never seen, my eye shall see. 
What shall I be ? Ah ! blessed and sublime 
Is the dim prospect of that glorious time ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 406 

3. What shall I be? when days of grief are 

ended, 
From earthly fetters set for ever free ; 
When from the harps of saints and angela 
blended, 
I hear the burst of joyful melody ! 
What shall I be, when risen from the dead, 
Sin, death, and hell I never more shall dread ? 

4. What shall I be ? when all around are throng- 

ing. 
The loved of earth, where I have come to 
dwell ; 
When all is joy and praise — no anxious long- 
ing, 
No bitter parting, and no sad farewell. 
What shall I be ? Ah, how the streaming 

light 
Can lend a radiance to this dreary night ! 

5. Yes ! Faith can never know the full salvation, 

Which Jesus for His people will prepare ; 
Then will I wait in peaceful expectation. 

Till the good Shepherd comes to take me 
there. 
My Lord, my God, a blissful end I see, 
Tho' now I know not what I yet shall be ! 

HYMNS FROM THE LAND OF LUTHER. 



406 



282. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 
Psalm xcv. 1. 



JOYFULLY, joyfully, onward we move, 
Bound to the land of bright spirits 
above ; 
Jesus, our Saviour, in mercy says, " Come," 
Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home. 
Joyfully, joyfully, onward we move, 
Bound to the land of bright spirits above. 

Soon will our pilgrimage end here below, 
Soon to the presence of God we shall go ; 
Then if to Jesus our hearts shall be given, 
Joyfully, joyfully, rest we in heaven. 
Joyfully, joyfully, onward, etc. 

Teachers and kindred have pass'd on before. 
Waiting, they watch us approaching the 

shore, 
Singing to cheer us while passing along — 
Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home. 
Joyfully, joyfully, onward, etc. 



Sounds of sweet music there ravish the ear, 
Harps of the blessed, your strains we shall 

hear, * 
Filling with harmony heaven's high dome ; 
Joyfully, joyfully, Jesus we come. 
Joyfully, joyfully, onward, etc. 



SPIRITUAL SO.VGS. 407 

Death, with its arrow, may soon lay us low ; 
Safe in our Saviour, we fear not the blow : 
Jesus hath broken the bars of the tomb — 
Joyfully, joyfully, we will go home. 
Joyfully, joyfully, onward, etc. 

Bright will the morn of eternity dawn ; 
Death shall be conquered, its sceptre be gone; 
Over the plains of our Canaan we'll roam, 
Joyfully, joyfully, safely at home. 
Joyfully, joyfully, onward, etc. 

¥M. HTJNTEB. 



283. Psalm xxxvii. 5. 

m 

1. /COMMIT thy way to God ; 

V The weight which makes thee faint- 
Worlds are to Ilim no load ! 

To Him breathe thy complaint. 
He w T ho for winds and clouds 

Maketh a pathway free, 
Through wastes or hostile crowds 

Can make a way for thee. 

2. Hope, then, tho' woes be doubled, 

Hope, and be undismayed ; 
Let not thine heart be troubled, 
JSTor let it be afraid. 



408 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

This prison where thou art, 
Thy God will break it soon, 

And flood with light thy heart, 
In His own blessed noon. 



Up, up, the day is breaking, 

Say to thy cares, Good night ! 
Thy troubles from thee shaking 

Like dreams in day's fresh light.- 
Thou wearest not the crown, 

Nor the best course can'st tell ; 
God sitteth on the throne, 

And guideth all things well. 

Trus^Him to govern, then : 

No king can rule like Him. 
How wilt thou wonder when 

Thine eyes no more see dim, 
To see those paths- which vex thee, 

How wise they were and meei ; 
The works which now perplex thee 

How beautiful, complete ! 



5. Faithful the love thou sharest ; 
All, all is well with thee ; 
The crown from hence thou bearest 
With shouts of victory. 



SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 409 

In thy right hand to-morrow 

Thy God shall place the palms. 
To Him who chased thy sorrow, 

How glad will be thy psalms ! 

PAUL GERHAIiDT. 



284 Philippic. n$ i. 21. 

1. pRECIOUS Saviour, may I live 
1 Only for Thee. 
Spend the powers Thou dost give, 

Only for Thee. 

2. Be my spirit's deep desire 

Only for Thee. • 
May my intellect aspire 

Only for Thee. 

3. In my joys may I rejoice 

Only for Thee. 

In my choices make my choice 

Only for Thee. 

4. Meekly may I suffer grief 

Only for Thee. 
Gratefully accept relief 

Only for Thee. 
8fi 



410 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



5. Be my smiles and be my tears 

Only for Thee, 
Be my young and riper years 
Only for Thee. 

6. Be my singing and my sighing 

Only for Thee. 

Be my sickness and my dying 

Only for Thee. 



7. Be my rising, be my glory 

Only for Thee. 
Be my whole eternity 

Only for Thee. 



e. w« 



285. Psalm cxvi. 7. 

1. t /^EASE, my soul thy strayings ! 
\J Have they brought thee peace ' 
Come, no more delayings, 
Cease thy wanderings, cease. 

These vanities how vain I 
Wander not again. 



Thou hast found thy centre, 
There, my soul, abide, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 411 

Never more adventure 
Now to swerve aside. 

These vanities how vain ! 
Wander not again. 

Thou hast reach'd thy dwelling, 

Safe, sure anchorage, 
From the perilous swelling 
Of the tempest's rage. 

These vanities how vain ! 
Wander not again. 

Tranquil hours now greet thee 

In thy calm abode ; 
Gracious looks now meet thee 
From thy loving God. 

These vanities how vain ! 
Wander not again. 

Pierce these mists that blind thee, 

Press to yonder prize, 
Break the bonds that bind thee : 

Rise, my soul arise ! 

These vanities how vain ! 



Wander not again. 



H. BONAR. 



412 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



286. 



Isaiah Ivii. 19. 



1. 



ARE your souls the Saviour seeking t 
Peace, peace, be still ; — 
T' is the Lord Himself is speaking, 

Peace, peace, be still. 
For before the world's foundation, 
God secured a full salvation, — 
Happy people, chosen nation ! 
Peace, peace, be still. 



2. 'T is the blood of Christ hath spoken, 
Peace, peace, be still ; 
The destroyer sees the token, 
Peace, peace, be still. 
On God's word we boldly venture, 
All our hopes in Jesus centre ; — 
Into rest our souls can enter, — 
Peace, peace, be still. 



3. Great the calm the Saviour spreadeth p 
Peace, peace, be still ; 
Whatsoe'r your spirit dreadeth, 

Peace, peace, be still. 
Though with mighty foes engaging, 
War with sin and Satan waging, 
Storms of trial fiercely raging, 
Peace, peace, be still. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 413 

Ye who love the Lord's appearing, 

Peace, peace, be still ; 
Day and night through faith unfearing, 

Peace, peace, be still. 
Though approaching judgments thunder, 
Filling all men's hearts with wonder, 
Though earth's ties are rent asunder, 

Peace, peace, be still. 

Jesus walks upon the ocean, 

Peace, peace, be still ; 
He shall hush its loud commotion, 

Peace, peace, be still. 
Soon shall end our days of sighing, 
Pain and sorrow, death and crying, 
Till that hour on God relying, — 

Peace, peace, be still. 



287. 1 John iii. 2. 

1. YI7E speak of the realms of the blessed, 

T f That country so bright and so fair ; 
And oft are its glories confessed ; 
But what must it be to be there ! 

2. "We speak of its pathways of gold, 

Its walls deck'd with jewels so rare ; 
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414 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Its wonders and pleasures untold— 
But what must it be to be there ! 

3. We speak of its peace and its love, 

The robes which the glorified wear, 
The songs of the blessed above — 
But what must it be to be there ! 

4. We speak of its freedom from sin, 

From sorrow, temptation, and care, 
From trials without and within — 
But what must it be to be there ! 

5. Do Thou, Lord, midst pleasure or woe, 

For heaven our spirits prepare ; 
That shortly we also may fawio 
And feel what it is to be there ! 

E. MILLS. 



S88. 
1. 



1 Peter ii. 7. 



w 



Y Saviour ! Thou art precious, more dear 

than life to me, 
Ah ! whom have I in heaven above, or whom 

on earth but Thee ? 
And while Thy works reviewing, I wonder 

and adore, 
I love Thee for Thy tender love, still more, 

and more, and more. 



SPIRITUAL 4 It 

2. I see Thy form of beauty reflected in the 

' deep, 
When sunny beams, like chains of gold, 

across the billows sweep ; 
And when I cannot number, like waves. Thy 

mercies o'er, 
I love Thee for Thy tender love, still more 

and more, and more. 



3. To earth Thou art returning, and this fair 

world shall be 
A holy temple, Lord, at last, whence praise 

shall rise to Thee ; 
Then all Thy rule obeying, shall all Thy grace 

adore, 
And love Thee for Thy tender love, still more, 

and more, and more. 



'T is sweet, tho 1 oft in sorrow, to call my Lord 

my own. 
And bend in heartfelt silent praise before 

Thy heavenly throne ; 
But soon, each cloud of sadness, each fear, 

each danger o'er, ' 
The endless sunshine of Thy love shall bless 

me more and more. 



416 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



5. To fairer, purer regions, my soul shall soai 

away, 
And e'er behold Thee as Thou art, in all Thy 

bright array ; 
Yet while, in wonder gazing, Thy glories I 

explore, 
Thy love shall claim my ceaseless song, still 

more, and more, and more. 

6. To faith Thou art revealing Thyself, while 

absent, Lord, 
By Thine indwelling Spirit's power, and by 

Thy written word, 
But soon the breaking morning her streams 

of light shall pour, 

And faith and hope shall yield the palm to 

love for evermore. 

c. a. n. 



289. 



Ecclesiastes xi. 4. 



SOW ye beside all waters, 
Where the dew of heaven may fall ; 
Ye shall reap if ye be not weary, 
For the Spirit breathes o'er all. 
Sow, though the thorn may wound thee, 
One wore the thorn for thee : 



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And though the cold world scorn thee, 
Patient and hopeful be. 

2. Sow ye beside all waters, 
With a blessing and a prayer ; 
Name Him whose hands uphold thee, 
And sow ye everywhere. 

Sow where the sunlight sheddeth 
Its warm and cheering ray, 
For the rain of heaven descendeth 
When the sunbeams pass away. 

3. Sow when the tempest lowers, 
For calmer days may break ; 

And the seed in darkness nourished, 

A goodly plant may make. 

Sow when the morning breaketh 

In beauty o'er the land ; 

And when the evening falleth 

Withhold not thou thine hand. 

4. Sow, though the rock repel thee, 
In its cold and sterile pride ; 
Some clift there may be riven, 
Where the little seed may hide. 
Fear not, for some will flourish, 
And though the tares abound, 
Like the willows by the waters, 
Will the scattered grain be found. 



418 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



5. Work while the daylight lasteth, 
Ere the shades of night come on, 
Ere the. Lord of the vineyard cometh, 
And the labourer's work is done. 
Watch not the clouds above thee, 
Let the wild winds round thee sweep ; 
God may the seed-time give thee, 
But another hand may reap. 

0. Have faith, though ne'er beholding 
The seed burst from its tomb ; 
Thou know'st not which may perish, 
Or what be spared to bloom. 
Room on the narrowest ridges 
The ripen'd grain will find ; 
That the Lord of the harvest coming, 
In the harvest sheaves may find. 



290. Psalm cxvii. 1. 
1. 



Bomans xv. 11. 



I)EJ0ICE to-day with one accord, 
1 Sing out with exultation ; 
Rejoice and praise our mighty Loi\l, 
Whose arm hath brought salvation ; 



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His works of love proclaim 
The greatness of His name ; 
For He is God alone 
Who hath His mercy shewn ; 
Let all His saints adore Him. 

2. When in distress to Him we cried. 

He heard our sad complaining ; 
Oh, trust in Him, whate'er betide. 
His love is all-sustaining ; 
Triumphant songs of praise 
To Him our hearts shall raise ; 
Now every voice shall say, 
u O praise our God alway " ; 
Let all His saints adore Him. 

3. Rejoice to-day with one accord, 

Sing out with exultation ; 
Rejoice and praise our mighty Lord, 
Whose arm hath brought salvation ; 
His works of love proclaim 
The greatness of His name ; 
For He is God alone 
Who hath His mercy shewn ; 
Let all His saints adore Him. 

REV. B\ W. BAKER. 



420 

291 

1. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



Acts iv. 12. 



CHRIST alone— Christ alone— 
Is the Christian's watchword here ; 
Only Jesus will he own, 
Him proclaiming far and near. 



2. Christ alone — Christ alone — 
Lisps the new-born child of God, 
When the Saviour first is known, 
And he feels the sprinkled blood. 

3. Christ alone — Christ alone — 
Is the faithful watchman's cry, 
Midst the foes of Jesus' throne, 
Who His name and truth deny. 

4. Christ alone — Christ alone — 
Is the noble martyr's song, 
Till his spirit home has flown, 
Gather'd to the white-robed throng. 

5. Christ alone — Christ alone — 
Shout the glorious hosts above, 
Standing round the Father's throne, 
Worshipping in perfect love. 

6. Christ alone — Christ alone — 
Echo back, my soul, the words ; 



SPIR1TUA u SONGS. A 2 1 

Thy redeeming Saviour crown — 
King of kings and Lord of lords. 



292. Isaiah xliv. 22. 

1. T) ETUKNT, O wanderer, to thy home : 
. it Thy Father calls for thee ; 

No longer now an exile roam 
In guilt and misery. 

Return ! return ! 

2. Return, O wanderer, to thy home ; 

'T is Jesus calls for thee ; 
The Spirit and the Bride say come — 
Oh now for refuge flee ! 

Return ! return ! 

3. Return, O wanderer, to thy home ; 

'T is madness to delay ; 
There are no pardons in the tomb, 
Ajid brief is mercy's day. 

Return ! return ! 

THOS. HASTINGS. 

293. Luke xxiv. 49. 

1. P(OME, Holy Ghost, Diir souls inspiie, 
\J Let us Thine influence prove, 
35 



422 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Source of the old prophetic fire, 
Fountain of life and love. 

2. Open the hearts of all who hear, 

To make the Saviour room ; 
Now let us find redemption near, 
Let faith by hearing come. 

3. Thou art the only Comforter 

In all our soul's distress ; 
Thou showest us our unbelief, 
And Christ's redeeming grace. 

4. Arise, and strengthen us, O Lord, 

Thou know'st we all are frail ; 
Grant neither Satan, world, nor flesh 
May o'er Christ's flock prevail. 

5. Cause all disharmony and strife 

In Christendom to cease ; 
And give to all the flocks of Christ 
Love, union, truth, and peace. 



294. 
1. 



Genesis xxvii. 84. 



LORD, I hear of showers of blessing 
Thou art. scattering full and free, 



SPIRITUAL 42a 

Showers the thirsty land refreshing ; 
Let some droppings fall on me, — 

Even / 

2. Pass me not, God my Father, 

Sinful though my heart may be; 
Thou mighfst leave me, but the rather 
Let Thy mercy light on me, — 
Even me. 

3. Pass me not, gracious Saviour ; 

Let me live and cling to Thee ; 
Fain I 'm longing for Thy favour ; 
"While Thou'rt calling, calling me,— 
Even me. 

4. Pass me not, O mighty Spirit ; 

Thou can'st make the blind to see ; 
Witnesser of Jesus' merit. 

Speak the word of power to me, — 
Even me. 

5. Have I long in sin been sleeping — 

Long been slighting, grieving Thee ? 
Has the world my heart been keeping ? 
Oh ! forgive, and rescue me, — 
Even me. 



424 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



Love of God, so pure and changeless ! 

Blood of Christ, so rich and free ! 
Grace of God, so strong and boundless !-~ 

Magnify it all in me, — 
Even me. 

Pass me not — Thy lost one bringing, 
Bind my heart, Lord, to Thee ; 

Whilst the streams of life are springing, 
Blessing others, oh ! bless me, — 
Even me. 

ELIZABETH CODNER. 



295. 
1. 



i 



1 Corinthians i. 18. 

SAW the cross of Jesus 
When burden'd with my sin ; 
I sought the cross of Jesus 

To give me peace within : 
I brought my "sin to Jesus ; 

He cleans'd it in His blood ; 
And in the cross of Jesus 

I found my peace with God. 

I love the cross of Jesus, 

It tells me what I am ; 
A vile and guilty creature, 

Saved only through the Lamb 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 4i>c 

No righteousness, no merit, 

No beauty can I plead ; 
Yet in the cross I glory, 

My title there I read. 

I clasp the cross of Jesus 

In ev'ry trying hour, 
My sure and certain refuge, 

My never failing tower. 
In every fear and conflict, 

I more than conqueror am ; 
Living I 'm safe, or dying, 

Through Christ the risen Lamb. 

Sweet is the cross of Jesus ! 

There let my weary heart 
Still rest in perfect peace 

Till life itself depart. 
And then in strains of glory 

I '11 sing Thy wond'rous power, 
Where sin can never enter, 

And death is known no more. 

F. WHITFIELD 



296. Matthew xxviii. 20. 

1. " 



•• 10 11 am with thee I" bid thy fears 
JJ And anxious sorrows cease ; 



85* 



426 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

My hands shall dry thy bitter tears, 
My lips shall whisper peace. 

2. " Lo ! I am with thee," when the tomb 

Thy loved ones calls away, 
My voice shall cheer the valle}^ gloom 
With thoughts of endless day. 

3. " Lo ! I am with thee ;"— What the loss 

Of all thou can'st deplore, 
When placed beside the awful cross, 
Which once for thee I bore ! 



4. " Lo ! I am with thee," when the bed 

Of languishing is thine ; 
Thou shalt repose thine aching head 
Upon my love divine. 

5. " Lo ! I am with thee," when the knell 

Of closing hours shall ring ; 
Mine arm the fatal foe shall quell, 
And crush his vanquished sting. 

6. " Lo ! I am with thee," still the same 

Through endless years above ; 
'Mid brighter worlds I shall proclaim, 
My changeless, deathless love ! 

J. K. MACDUFF. 



SPIRITUAL 427 

297. Matthew vi. 6. 

1. A LONE with Thee, my God ! alone with 
A Thee ! 
Thus would'st Thou have it still — thus let it 

be. 
There is a secret chamber in each mind, 
Which none can find, 

But He who made it — none beside can know 
Its joy or woe. 

Oft may I enter it oppressed by care, 
And find Thee there ; 
So full of watchful love, Thou know'st trie 

why 
Of ev'ry sigh. 

Then all Thy righteous dealing shall I see, 
Alone with Thee, my God ! alone with Thee ! 

2. The joys of earth are like a summer day, 
Fading away ; 

But in the twilight we may better trace 
Thy wondrous grace. 

The homes of earth are emptied oft by death 
With chilling breath ; 

The loved departed guest may ope no more 
The well-known door. 
Still in that chamber seal'd, TbouTt dwell 

with me, 
And I with Thee, my God, aloue with Thee. 



428 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



3. The world's false voice would bid me enter 

not 
That hallo w'd spot ; 
And earthly thoughts would follow on the 

track, 
To hold me back, 

Or seek to break the sacred peace within, 
With this world's din. 
But by Thy grace, I '11 cast them all aside, 
Whate 'er betide, 

And never let that cell deserted be, 
Where I may dwell alone, my God, with Thee. 

4. The war may rage ; — keep Thou the citadel, 
And all is well. 

And when I learn the fulness of Thy love 
With Thee above — 

When ev'ry heart oppressed by hidden grief 
Shall gain relief; 

When ev'ry weary soul shall find its rest 
Amidst the blest, 

Then all my heart, from sin and sorrow free, 
Shall be a temple meet, my God, for Thee. 



298. Matthew xxviii. 6. 

1 npiIOU hast stood here, Lord Jesus, 
1 Beside the still cold grave ; 



SPIRITUAL 80KQ& 4W 

And proved Thy deep compassion, 

And mighty power to save. 
Thy tears of tender pity, 

Thine agonizing groan, 
Teach how for us Thou feelest, 

Now seated on Thy throne. 



Thou hast lain here, Lord Jesus, 

Thyself the victim then ; 
The Lord of life and glory, 

Once slain for wretched men. 
From sin and condemnation 

'When none but Thou could'st save 
Thy love than death was stronger, 

And deeper than the grave. 

Thou hast been here, Lord Jesus, 

But Thou art here no more ; 
The terror and the darkness, 

The night of death are o'er. 
Great Captain of salvation, 

Thy triumphs now we sing ; 
O grave ! where is thy victory ? 

death ! where is thv sting f 



4. We wait for Thine appearing, 
We weep, but we rejoice ; 



430 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

In all our depths of sorrow, 
We still can hear Thy voice ;— 

kv I am the resurrection ; 
I live, who once was slain ; 

Fear not, thy friend and brother 
Shall rise with Me and reign." 



299. 2 Timothy iv. 7, 8. 

A DYING MARTYR'S HYMN. 

1. Q ING with me ! sing with me ! 

O Weeping brethren, sing with me ! 
For now an open heaven I see, 
And a crown of glory laid for me ; 
How my soul this earth despises ! 
How my heart and spirit rises ! 
Bounding from the flesh I sever ! 
World of sin, adieu, for ever ! 

2. Sing with me ! sing with me ! 
Friends in Jesus, sing with me ! 
All my sufferings, all my woe, 
All my griefs I here forego. 
Farewell terrors, sighing, grieving, 
Praying, hearing, and believing, 
Earthly trust, and all its wrongings, 
Earthly love, and all its longings. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 431 

Sing with me ! sing with me ! 
Blessed spirits, sing with me ! 
To the Lamb our songs shall be, 
Through a glad eternity ! 
Farewell, earthly morn and even, 
Sun and moon, and stars of heaven ; 
Heavenly portals, ope before me, 
Welcome Christ, in all His glory ! 



300. Revelations xxi. 4. 

1. T1EYOXD the smiling and the weeping, 
JD I shall be soon ; 

Beyond the waking and the sleeping, 
Beyond the sowing and the reaping, 
I shall be soon. 

Love, rest, and home ' 

Sweet hope ! 

Lord, tarry not, out come. 

2. Beyond the blooming and the fading, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the shining and the shading, 
Beyond the hoping and the dreading, 

I shall be soon. 
Love, rest, and home ! &c., &c. 



132 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



3. Beyond the rising and the setting, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the calming and the fretting, 
Beyond remembering and forgetting, 

I shall be soon. 
Love, rest, and home ! &c, &c. 

4. Beyond the gathering and the strowing, 

I shall be soon ; 
Beyond the ebbing and the flowing, 
Beyond the coming and the going, 
I shall be soon. 
Love, rest, and home ! &c, &c. 



5. Beyond the parting and the meeting, 

I shall be soon ; 

Beyond the farewell and the greeting, 

Beyond the pulse's fever-beating, 

I shall be soon. 

Love, rest, -and home! &c, &c. 

H. BONAR. 



SPIRITUAL 80NGS. 



301- 1 Car. xv. 47, 49. 

1. ^V MEAN may sc m this house of clay, 
V / Yet 'twas the Lord's abode ; 

Our feet may mourn this thorny way, 
Yet here Emmanuel trod. 

2. This fleshly robe the Lord did wear ; 

This watch the Lord did keep ; 
These burdens sore the Lord did bear ; 
These tears the Lord did weep. 

3. O vale of tears no longer sad, 

"Wherein the Lord did dwell ! 
O happy robe of flesli that clad 
Our own Emmanuel ! 

4. But not this fleshly robe alone 

' Shall link us, Lord, to Thee ; 

Not only in the tear and groan 

Shall the dear kindred be. 

5. We shall be reckoned for Thine own, 

Because Thy heaven we share, 
Because we sing around Thy throne, 
And Thy bright raiment wear. 

G. O mighty grace, our life to live, 
To make our earth divine ! 



434 SPIRITUAL SOJSTGS. 

O mighty grace, Thy heaven to give 
And lift our life to Thine ! 

THOMAS H. GILL. 



S02. 

1 



Romans viii. 10. 



LORD, I was blind ! I could not see 
In Thy marred visage any grace ; 
But now the beauty of Thy face 
In radiant vision dawns on me. 



2. Lord, I was deaf! I could not hear 

The thrilling music of Thy voice ; 
But now I hear Thee and rejoice, 
And all Thy uttered words are dear. 

3. Lord, I was dumb ! I could not speak 

The grace and glory of Thy name ; 
But now, as touched with living flame, 
My lips Thine eager praises wake. 



Lord, I was dead ! I could not stir 
My lifeless soul to come to Thee ; 
But now, since Thou hast quickened me, 

I rise from sin's dark sepulchre. 



SPIRITUAL 80NQS. 435 

For Thou hast made the blind to see, 
The deaf to hear, the dumb to speak, 
The dead to live, aud lo, I break 

The chains of my captivity. 

WILLIAM TH>D MATSON. 



303- Acts xvii. 28, 29. 

1. TjlATHER, who didst fashion me 
J: Image of Thyself to be, 

Fill me with Thy love divine, 
Let my every thought be Thine. 

2. Holy Jesus, may I be 

Dead and buried here with Thee ; 
And, by love inflamed, arise 
Unto Thee a sacrifice. 

3. Thou who dost all gifts impart, 
Shine, sweet Spirit, in my heart ; 
Best of gifts, Thyself, bestow; 
Make me burn Thy love to know. 

4. God, the blessed Three in One, 
Dwell within my heart alone ; 
Thou dost give Thyself to me, 
May I give myself to Thee. 

LE MANS' "BREVIARY.' 



436 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



304. 



Matthew xiv. 35, 36. 



1. TIHINE arm, O Lord, in days of old 
JL Was strong to Ileal and save ; 

It triumphed o'er disease and death, 

O'er darkness and the grave ; 
To Thee they went, the blind, the dumb, 

The palsied and the lame, 
The leper with his tainted life, 

The sick with fevered frame. 

2. And lo, Thy touch brought life and health, 

Gave speech, and strength, and sight ; 
And youth renewed and frenzy calmed 

Owned Thee, the Lord of Light : 
And now, O Lord, be near to bless, 

Almighty as of yore, 
In crowded street, by restless couch, 

As by Gennesareth's shore. 

3. Be Thou our great Deliverer still, 

Thou Lord of life and death ; 
Restore and quicken, soothe and bless 

With Thine almighty breath. 
To hands that work and eyes that see 

Give wisdom's heavenly lore, 
That whole and sick, and weak and strong, 

May praise Thee evermore. 

EDWARD H. PLUMPTRE. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 437 

305. Galatians v. 22. 

1. r\ RACIOUS Spirit, dwell with me ; 
VJT I myself would gracious be, 
And witli words that help and heal 
Would Tli} 7 life in mine reveal, 

And with actions bold and meek 
Would for Christ my Saviour speak. 

2. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me ; 
I myself would truthful be, 

And with wisdom kind and clear 
Let Thy life in mine appear, 
And with actions brotherly 
Speak my Lord's sincerity. 

3. Tender Spirit, dwell with me ; 
I myself would tender be, 
Shut my heart up like a flower 
At temptation's darksome hour, 
Open it when shines the sun, 
And His love by fragrance own. 

4. Silent Spirit, dwell with me ; 
I myself would quiet be, 
Quiet as the growing blade 

Which through earth its way has made; 
Silently, like morning light, 
Putting mists and chills to flight. 



438 ■ SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me ; 
I myself would mighty be, 
Mighty so as to prevail 
Where unaided mau must fail, 
Ever by a mighty hope 
Pressing on and bearing up. 

6. Holy Spirit, dwell with me ; 
I myself would holy be ; 
Separate from sin, I would 
Choose and cherish all things good, 
And whatever I can be 

Give to Him, who gave me Thee ! 

THOMAS T. LYNCH. 



306. 



Luke xviii. 37. 



1. T)ASS me not, O gentle Saviour, 
JL Hear my humble cry ; 
While on others Thou art smiling, 

Do not pass me by ! 

2. Let me at a throne of mercy 

Find a sweet relief, 
Kneeling there in deep contrition, 
Help my unbelief ! 



SPIRITUAL S0JSTG8. 439 

3. Trusting only in Thy merits, 

Would I seek Thy face, 
Heal my wounded, broken spirit, 
Save me by Thy grace ! 

4. Thou the Spring of all my comfort, 

More than life to me, 
Whom on earth have I besides Thee, 
Whom in heaven but Thee ! 

FAXNY J. CROSBY YA2s ALSTYNE. 



307. 1 Peter iv. 1, 2. 

1. I ORD Jesus, by Thy passion, 
JU To Thee I make my prayer ; 
Thou who in mercy smitest, 

Have mercy, Lord, and spare : 
O wash me in the fountain 

That floweth from Thy Side ; 
O clothe me in the raiment 

Thy blood hath purified. 

2. O hold Thou up my goings, 

And lead from strength to strength, 
That unto Thee in Zlon 
I may appear at length. 



440 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

O make my spirit worthy 

To join the ransomed throng ; 

teach my lips to utter 
That everlasting song. 

3. O give that last, best blessing 

That even saints can know, 
To follow in Thy footsteps 

Wherever Thou dost go. 
Not wisdom, might, or glory, 

I ask to win above ; 
•I ask for Thee, Thee only, 

O Thou Eternal Love ! 



308. 
1. 



1 Chronicles xxix. 5. 

WE are living, we are dwelling, 
In a grand and awful time, 
In an age on ages telling ; 
To be living is sublime. 
Hark, the waking up of nations, 

Gog and Magog to the fray. 
Hark, what soundetli ? is creation 
Groaning for its latter day ? 

Worlds are charging, heaven beholding, 
Thou hast but an hour to fight ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 441 

Now the blazoned cross unfolding, 
On, right onward for the right ! 

On ! let all the soul within you 
For the truth's sake go abroad. 

Strike, let every nerve. and sinew 
Tell on ages, tell for (iod. 

ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE. 



309. John xv. 10. 

1. A BIDE with rne: fast falls the eventide ; 
XX The darkness deepens ; Lord, with me 

abide ; 
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, 
Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 

2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day ; 
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away ; 
Change and decay in all around I s e ; 

O Thou, who changest not, abide with me. 

3. Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word ; 
But, as Thou dwelPst with Thy disciples, Lord, 
Familiar, condescending, patient, free, 
Come, not to sojourn, but abide, with me. 



442 



SPIBITTJAL SONGS. 



4. Come not in terrors, as the King of kings, 
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings ; 
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea ; 
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me. 

5. Thou on my head in early youth didst smile ; 
And, though rebellious and perverse mean- 
while, 
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee. 
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me. 

6. I need Thy presence every passing hour: 
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's 

power ? 
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? 
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 

7. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless ; 
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness ; 
Where is death's sting ? where, grave, thy 

victory ? 

I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 

* 

8. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes ; 
Shine thro' the gloom and point me to the 

skies ; 
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain 

shadows flee ; 
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. 

HENRY FRANCIS LYTB. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. Ul 



310. 2 Corinthians v. 17. 

1. T BLESS the Christ of God, 
J. I rest on love divine ; 

And with unfaltering lip and heart, 
I call this Saviour mine. 

2. His cross dispels each doubt ; 

I bury in His tomb 
Each thought of unbelief and fear, 
Each lingering shade of gloom. 

3. I praise the God of grace ; 

I trust His truth and might ; 
He calls me His, I call Hi in mine, 
My God, my joy, my light. 

4. In Him is only good, 

In me is only ill ; 
My ill but draws His goodness forth, 
And me He loveth still. 

5. 'Tis He who saveth me, 

And freely pardon gives ; 
I love because He loveth me, 
I live because He lives. 

6. My life with Him is hid, 

My death has passed away, 



444 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

My clouds have melted into light, 
My midnight into day. 

n. BONAR. 



311. 



Psalm cxxi. 1, 2. 



SILENTLY the shades of evening 
Gather round my lowly door ; 
Silently they bring before me 
Faces I shall see no more. 



4. 



O the lost, the unforgotten, 

Though the world be oft forgot ; 

O the shrouded and the lonely, 
In our hearts they perish not. 

Living in the silent hours 

Where our spirits only blend ; 

They, unlinked with earthly trouble, 
We, still hoping for its end. 

How such holy memories cluster, 
Like the stars when storms are past; 

Pointing up to that far heaven 
We may hope to gain at last. 

c. c. cox. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 415 

312- Revelation xxii. 3. 

1. VTO, no, it is not dying 
11 To go unto our God, 
This gloomy earth forsaking, 
Our journey homeward taking 

Along the starry road. 

2. No, no, it is not dying 

Heaven's citizen to be ; 
A crown immortal wearing, 
And rest unbroken sharing, 

From care and conflict free. 

3. No, no, it is not dying 

To hear this gracious word, 
" Receive a Father's blessing, 
Forevermore possessing 

The favor of thy Lord." 

4. No, no, it is not dying 

The Shepherd's voice to know ; 
His sheep He ever leadeth, 
His peaceful flock He feedeth, 

Where living pastures grow. 

5. No, no, it is not dying 

To wear a lordly crown ; 



446 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



Among God's people dwelling, 

The glorious triumph swelling 

Of Him whose sway we own. 

Oh, no, this is not dying, 

Thou Saviour of mankind: 
There, streams of love are flowing, 
No hindrance ever knowing ; 

Here, drops alone we find. 

CAESAR MALAN. 



313. Golossians ii. 7. 

1. TESUS, grant me this, I pray, 
tl Ever in Thy heart to stay ; 
Let me evermore abide 
Hidden in Thy wounded side. 

2. If the evil one prepare, 

Or the world, a tempting snare, 

I am safe, when I abide 

In Thv heart and wounded side. 



If the flesh, more dangerous still, 
Tempt my soul to deeds of ill, 
Naught I fear, when I abide 
In Thy heart and wounded side. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 417 

4. Death will come one day to me ; 
Jesus, cast nie not from Thee : 
Dying, let me still abide 
In Thy heart and wounded side. 

TRANS. BY REV. SIR H. W. BAKER. 



314. 2 Peter iii. 14. 

1. /^tOME to the land of peace ; 
\J From shadows come away ; 
'Where all the sounds of weeping cease, 

And storms no more have sway. 

2. Fear hath no dwelling here ; 

But pure repose and love 
Breathe through the bright, celestial air 
The spirit of the dove. 

3. Come to the bright and blest. 

Gathered from every land ; 
For here thy soul shall find its rest 
Amid the shining band. 

4. In this divine abode 

Change leaves no saddening trace ; 
Come, trusting spirit, to thy God, 
The holy resting-place. 



448 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. " Come to our peaceful horns," 
The saints aud angels say, 
" Forsake the world, no longer roam ; 
O wanderer, come away ! n 



315 



Oalatians ii. 20. 



"S" 



I EE how He loved ! M exclaimed the Jews, 
As tender tears from Jesus fell : 
My grateful heart the thought pursues, 
And on the theme delights to dwell.- 



2. 



3. 



See how He loved, who travelled on, 
Teaching the doctrine from the skies; 

Who bade disease and pain be gone, 
And called the sleeping dead to rise. 

See how He loved, who, firm yet mild, 
Patient endured the scoffing tongue : 

Though oft provoked, He ne'er reviled, 
Or did His greatest foe a wrong. 

See how He loved, who never shrank 
From toil or danger, pain or death ; 

Who all the cup of sorrow drank, 
And meekly yielded up His breath. 



SPIRITUAL SONG 449 

Such love can we unmoved survey \ 
O may our breasts with ardor glow 

To tread His steps, Hi^ laws obey. 
And thus our warm affections show. 

MRS. SARAH BACHE. 



). 1 John v. 14, 15. 

1. TESUS, my Lord, my God, 
t) Thy promise I embrace ; 
And hail, beneath the Father's rod, 

Thy all-sufficient grace. 

2. My oft- repeated prayer 

The kindest answer gains, 
When, by Thy gracious aid, I bear 
Life's keen and varied pains. 

3. Should dread of want distress, 

And men or fiends assail, 

Infirmities my frame oppress, 

And earthly comforts fail, 

4. Still may I trust in Thee, 

And calm each rising fear ; 
For none of these can injure me 
While Thou, Christ, art near. 



450 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. My faith as gold refine ; 

Each grace and virtue prove ; 
That in my spotless life may shine 
The light of perfect love. 



317. 



Psalm xx xi. 15. 



1. CI OVEREIGN Ruler of the skies, 
Ever gracious, ever wise. 

All my times are in Thy hand, 

All events at Thy command. 

2. Times of sickness, times of health, 
Times of penury and wealth ; 
Times of trial and of grief, 
Times of triumph and relief; 

3. Times the Tempter's power to prove, 
Times to taste a Saviour's love ; 

All must come, and last, and end, 
As shall please my heavenly Friend, 



4. Plagues and deaths around me fly 
Till He bids, I cannot die : 
Not a single shaft can hit 
Till the God of love sees fit. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 451 

5. O Thou Gracious, Wise, and Just, 
In Thy hands my life I trust : 
Have I something dearer still ? 

I resign it to Thy will. 

6. Thee at all times will I bless ; 
Having Thee I all possess ; 
How can I bereaved be, 

Since I cannot part with Thee ? 

JOHN RYLAND. 



318- Hebrews xiii. 8. 

1. T\EAR Refuge of my weary soul, 
\J On Thee, when sorrows rise, 
On Thee, when waves of trouble roll, 

My fainting hope relies. 

2. To Thee I tell each rising grief, 

For Thou alone canst heal ; 
Thy word can bring a sweet relief 
For every pain I feel. 

3. But, oh, when gloomy doubts prevail, 

I fear to call Thee mine ; 
The springs of comfort seem to fail, 
And all my hopes decline. 



452 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee ? 

Thou art my only trust ; 
And still my soul would cleave to Thee, 
Though prostrate in the dust. 

5. Thy mercy-seat is open still ; 

Here let my soul retreat, 
With humble hope attend Thy will, 
And wait beneath Thy feet. 

ANNE STEELE. 



319. 



Psalm xxv. 5, 6. 



1. 



2. 



HE leadeth me : O blessed thought, 
O words with heavenly comfort fraught, 
Whatever I do, where'er I be, 
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. 

Choiius. 
He leadeth me, He leadeth me, 
By His own hand He leadeth me. 
His faithful follower I would be, 
For by His hand He leadeth me. 

Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, 
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, 
By waters still, o'er troubled sea, 
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. — Cho. 



SPIEI 

I clasp Thy hand in mi 
:mur nor repir 

Since hat leacleth me. — 

And when my task on earth is done. 

e God through Jordan leadeth m< — 

J. B 



320- John xvi. 1 

| \ I A 7: [ :er mine, 

\J Thy happy 
My Conquer:. jo j divine 

:ke to wear, 

3. Xo bar wou 

unbind : 
Within I ove 

Fall hberty I find. 



454 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. I would not walk alone, 

But still with Thee, my God ; 
At every step my blindness own, 
And ask of Thee the road. 

5. The weakness I enjoy 

That casts me on Thy breast ; 
The conflicts that Thy strength employ, 
Make me divinely blest. 

6. Dear Lord and Master mine. 

Still keep Thy servant true ; 
My Guardian and my Guide divine, 
Bring, bring Thy pilgrim through. 

7. My Conqueror and my King, 

Still keep me in Thy train ; 
And with Thee Thy glad captive bring, 
When Thou return's t to reign. 

THOMAS H. GILL. 



321- Revelation xx. 6. 

I. 

1. "1TY spirit longs for Thee 

ill Within my troubled breast, 
Unworthy though I be 
Of so Divine a Guest. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 408 

Of so Divine a Gu 

Unworthy tboogb I be, 
Yet has my heart no rest 

Unless it come from Thee. 

2. Unless it come from Thee, 

In vain I look around ; 
In all that I can see 

No rest is to be found. 
No rest is to be found 

But iu Thy blessed love: 

let my wish be crowned, 
And send it from above. 

322. II. 

1. /^HEER up, desponding soul, 
\J Thy longing pleased I see : 

'Tis part of that great whole 
AY he re with I longed for thee ; 

Wherewith I longed for thee, 
And left my Father's throne, 

From death to set thee free. 
And claim thee for My own. 

2. To claim thee for My own, 

1 suffered on the cr< ss : 
O w T ere My love but known, 

All else would be as dross ; 



456 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

All else would be as dross, 

And souls, through grace divine, 

Would count their gain but loss, 
To live forever Mine. 

JOHN BYROM. 



323. 



Colossians ii. 6, 7. 



1. f\ JESUS, when I think of Thee, 
\J Thy manger, cross, and throne, 
My spirit trusts exultingly 

In Thee, and Thee alone.. 

2. I see Thee in Thy weakness first : 

Then, glorious from shame, 
I see Thee death's strong fetters burst, 
And reach heaven's mightiest name. 

3. In each, a brother's love I trace 

By power divine exprest, 
One in Thy Father God's embrace, 
As on Thy mother's breast. 



4. For me Thou didst become a man, 
For me didst weep and die ; 
For me achieve Thy wondrous plan, 
For me ascend on high. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 457 

O let me share Thy holy birth, 

Thy faith, Thy death to sin ! 
And, strong amidst the toils of earth, 

My heavenly, life begin. 

Then shall I know what means the strain 

Triumphant of Saint Paul : 
u To live is Christ, to die is gain "; 

11 Christ is my all in all." 

GEOKGE \V. BETHTJNE. 



324. Colossi-arts i. 27. 

1. TN us the hope of glory, 

JL risen Lord, art Thou ; 
The first-fruits of the Spirit 

Are in us now. 
Yet still in dust and ashes 

Before Thy throne we kneel ; 
And in our hearts is hidden 
Thy living seal. 

2. The whole creation groaneth 

In prison chains for Thee : 
O rend the veil asunder, 
And set us free. 



458 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Raise up Thy holy sleepers, 

And change Thy saints on earth, 
In all, as one, revealing 
The second birth. 

3. O come in all Thy glory, 
Our great Immanuei ; 
Come forth, our Prince and Saviour, 

With us to dwell. 
Bring Thine eternal Sabbath, 

Bring Thine eternal day, 
And cause all grief and sighing 
To flee away. 



325. 
1. 



John x. 19. 



2. 



3. 



AT the door of mercy sighing 
With the burden of my sin, 
Day and night my soul is crying, 
" Open, Lord, and let me in." 

Waiting 'mid the darkness dreary, 
Stretching out my hands to Thee, 

In the refuge for the weary 
Is there not a place for me ? 

Hark, what sounds .my ear receiveth, 
Sweet as songs of seraphim ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 459 

He that in the Lord believeth 
Life eternal hath in Him. 

4. At the outer door why staying ? 

Nothing, soul, hast thou to pay : 
Christ in love to thee i< paying, 
" Weary child, come in to-day." 

THOMAS MAC KELLAR. 



326- Ezekiel xi. 16. 

1. TI ERE I can firmly rest, 
JUL I dare to boast of this, 

That God, the Highest and the Best, 

My Friend and Father is. 
From dangerous snares He saves : 

Where'er He bids me go 
He checks the storms and calms the waves, 

That naught can work me woe. 

2. He whispers in my breast 

Sweet words of holy cheer, 
How he who seeks in God his rest 

Shall ever find Him near ; 
How God hath built above 

A city fair and new, 
Where eye and heart shall see and prove 

What faith has counted true. 



460 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



3. My heart for gladness springs, 

It cannot more be sad, 
For very joy it laughs and sings, 

Sees naught but sunshine glad. 
The sun that glads mine eyes 

Is Christ the Lord I love : 
I sing for joy of that which lies 

Stored up for us above. 

TRANS. BY MISS WINKWORTH. 



327. John iii. 14, 15. 

1. T1EAR not, poor, weary one ; 
JL But struggle bravely yet ; 
Toil on until thy task is done, 

Until thy- sun is set. 

2. Though many are thy cares, 

And many are thy fears, 
The loving Christ thy burden shares, 
And wipes away thy tears. 



No distant Christ is He, 
And one that doth not know ; 

But watches close and constantly 
The path which thou dost go. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 461 

'Tis when thy heart is tried, 

'Tis in thine hour of grief. 
He standeth ever at thy side, 

And ever brings relief. 

THOMAS C. UPHAM. 



328. Psalm xviii. 2. 

1. T ORD, Thou art my Rock of strength, 
JLi And my home is in Thine arms ; 
Thou wilt send me help at length, 

And I feel no wild alarms. 
Sin nor death can pierce the shield 

Thy defence has o'er me thrown ; 
Up to Thee myself I yield, 

And my sorrows are Thine own. 

2. When my trials tarry long, 

Unto Thee I look and wait, 
Knowing none, though keen and strong, 

Can my trust in Thee abate. 
And this faith I long have nursed 

Comes alone, God, from Thee ; 
Thou my heart didst open first, 

Thou didst set this hope in me. 

3. Let Thy mercy's wings be spread 

O'er me, keep me close to Thee ; 



462 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

In the peace Thy love doth shed, 

Let me dwell eternally. 
Be my all ; in all I do, 

Let me only seek Thy will. 
Where the heart to Thee is true, 

All is peaceful, calm and still. 

TRANS. BY MISS WINKWORTH. 



329. 



2 Corinthians v. 21. 



1. TESUS, Thou Joy of loving hearts, 

V Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men, 
From the best bliss that earth imparts, 
We turn unfilled to Thee again. 

2. Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood ; 

Thou savest those that on Thee call ; 
To them that seek Thee, Thou art good, 
To them that "find Thee, All in all. 



3. We taste Thee, O thou living Bread, 

And long to feast upon Thee still ; 
We drink of Thee, the Fountain-Head, 
And thirst, our souls from Thee to fill. 

4. Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, 

Where'er our changeful lot is cast ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 463 

Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see, 
Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast. 

Jesus, ever with us stay ; 

Make all our moments calm and bright; 
Chase the dark night of sin away ; 

Shed o'er the world Thy holy light. 

TRANS. BY REV. RAY PALMER. 



330. Psalm xi. 

1. 1TY trust is in the Lord ; 
jjjL What foe can injure me ? 
Why bid me like a bird 

Before the fowler flee ? 
The Lord is on His heavenly throne, 
Omnipotent to save His own. 

2. The wicked may assail, 

The tempter sorely try, 
All earth's foundations fail, 

All nature's springs be dry ; 
Yet God is in His holy shrine, 
And I am strong while He is mine. 

3. His flock to Him is clear, 

He watches them from high ; 



464 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

He sends them trials here 
To fit them for the sky ; 
But safely will He tend and keep 
The humblest, feeblest, of His sheep. 

4. His foes a season here 

May triumph and prevail ; 
But, ah, the hour is near 

When all their hopes must fail ; 
While like the sun His saints shall rise, 

And shine with Him above the skies. 

HENRY FKANCIS LYTE. 



331. Hebrews i\. 10. 

1. A WHILE in spirit, Lord, to Thee 
JTX Into the desert would we flee ; 
Awhile upon the barren steep 
Thy Fast with Thee in spirit keep ; 



2. Awhile from Thy temptation learn 
The daily snares of sin to spurn, 
And in our hearts to feel and own 
Man livetli not by bread alone. 

3. And while at Thy command we pray, 
Give us our bread from day to day, 



SPIRITUAL s<j\GS. 1 ID 

May we with Thee, Christ, be fed, 
Thou Word of God, Thou Living Bread. 

4, Incarnate Lord, we come to Thee, 
Thou knowest our infirmity ; 
Be Thou our Helper in the strife, 
Be Thou our true, our inward Life. 

JOSEPH FllA^CIS THRUPP. 



332. Galatians ii. 16. 

1. TT AIL, my ever blessed Jesus ! 
.1 J- Only Thee I wish to sing ; 
To my soul Thy name is precious, 

Thou my Prophet, Priest, and King. 
Oh, what mercy flows from Heaven, 

Oh, what joy and happiness ! 
Love I much, I've much forgiven ; 

I'm a miracle of grace. 

2. Once with Adam's race in ruin, 

Unconcerned in sin I lay, 
Swift destruction still pursuing, 

Till my Saviour passed that way. 
Witness, all ye host of heaven, 

My Redeemer's tenderness. 
Love I much, IVe much forgiven ; 

Tin a miracle of grace. 



466 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 



Shout, ye bright, angelic choir, 

Praise the Lamb enthroned above, 
While, astonished, I admire 

God's free grace and boundless love. 
That blest moment I received Him 

Filled my soul with joy and peace. 
Love I much, I've much forgiven ; 

I'm a miracle of grace. 

JOHN WINGROVE. 



333. 

1. 



Psalm lix. 17. 



U A S thy day, thy strength shall be !" 
XX This should be enough for thee ; 
He who knows thy frame will spare 
Burdens more than thou canst bear. 



2. When thy days are veiled in night, 
Christ shall give thee heavenly light; 
Seem they wearisome and long, 
Yet in Him thou shalt be strong. 



3. Cold and wintry though they prove, 
Thine the sunshine of His love ; 
Or with fervid heat opprest, 
In His shadow thou shalt rest. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 467 

When thy days on earth are past, 
Christ shall call thee home at last, 
His redeeming love to praise, 
Who hath strengthened all thy days. 

FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL. 



334- Hebrews xii. 22, 23, 24. 

1. f\ MOTHER dear, Jerusalem, 
\J When shall I come to thee ? 
When shall my sorrows have an end? 

Thy joys when shall I see ? 
O happy harbor of God's saints, 

O sweet and pleasant soil ; 
In thee no sorrow can be found, 

Nor grief, nor care, nor toil. 

2. No dimming cloud o'ershadows thee, 

Nor gloom, nor darksome night ; 
But every soul shines as the sun, 

For God Himself gives light. 
Thy walls are made of precious stone, 

Thy bulwarks diamond-square, 
Thy gates are all of orient pearl ; 

O God, if I were there ! 

3. Right thro' thy streets with pleasing sound 

The flood of life doth flow, 



468 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And on the banks, on either side, 

The trees of life do grow. 
Those trees each month yield ripened frnit; 

For evermore they spring, 
And all the natioDs of the earth 

To thee their honors bring. 

4. There the blest souls that hardly 'scaped 

The snare of death and hell, 
Triumph in joy eternally, 

Whereof no tongue can tell. 
O mother dear, Jerusalem, 

When shall I come to thee ? 
When shall my sorrows have an end ? 

Thy joys when shall I see ? 

DAVID DICKSON. 



335. Job xxiii. 10. 

1. npHE twilight falls, the night is near, 
_L 1 fold my work away, 

And kneel to One who bends to hear 
The story of the day. 

2. The old, old story ; yet I kneel 

To tell it at Thy call, 
And cares grow lighter as I feel 
That Jesus knows them all. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 469 

3. Thou knowest all : I lean my head ; 

My weary eyelids close ; 
Content and glad awhile to tread 
This path, since Jesus knows. 

4. And He has loved me : All my heart 

With answering love is stirred, 
And every anguished pain and smart 
Finds healing in the word. 

5. So here I lay me down to rest, 

As nightly shadows fall, 
And lean confiding on His breast 
Who knows and pities all. 



336. Ephesians v. 2. 

1. n AVIOTJR, I look to Thee, 
O Be not Thou far from me, 

'Mid storms that lower : 
' On me Thy care bestow, 
Thy loving-kindness show, 
Thine arms around me throw, 
This trying hour. 

2. Saviour, I look to Thee, 
Feeble as infancy, 

Gird up my heart : 



470 SPIRITUAL SONGS, 

Author of life and light, 
Thou hast an arm of might, 
Thine is the sovereign right, 
Thy strength impart. 

3. Saviour, I look to Thee, 
Let me Tby fulness see, 

Save me from fear : 
TVhile at Thy cross I kneel, 
All my backsli dings heal, 
And a free pardon seal, 

My soul to cheer. 

4. Saviour, I look to Thee, 
Thine shall the glory be, 

Hearer of prayer : 
Thou art my only aid, 
On Thee my soul is stayed, 
Naught can my heart invade, 

While Thou" art near. 

THOMAS HASTINGS. 



337. Psalm cix. 20. 

1. Q WEET is Thy mercy, Lord ; 
O Before Thy mercy-seat 
My soul, adoring, pleads Thy word, 
And owns Thy mercy sweet. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 471 

2. My need, and Thy desires, 

Are all in Christ complete ; 
Thou hast the justice truth requires, 
And I Thy mercy sweet. 

3. Where'er Thy name is blest, 

"Where'er Thy people meet, 

There I delight in Thee to rest, 

x\nd find Thy mercy sweet. 

4. Light Thou my weary way, 

Place Thou my weary feet, 
That while I stray on earth I may 
Still find Thy mercy sweet. 

5. Thus shall the heavenly host 

Hear all my songs repeat 
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
My joy, Thy mercy sweet. 

JOKN S. B. MONSELL. 



338. Psalm cxix. 10. 

1. /T1AKE my heart, O Father, take it ; 
JL Make and keep it all Thine own ; 
Let Thy Spirit melt and break it, 
This proud heart of sin and stone. 



472 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Father, make it pure and lowly, 
Fond of peace, and far from strife ; 

Turning from the paths unholy 
Of this vain and sinful life. 

2. Ever let Thy grace surround it ; 

Strengthen it with power divine, 
Till Thy cords of love have bound it : 

Make it to be wholly Thine. 
May the blood of Jesus heal it, 

And its sins be all forgiven ; 
Holy Spirit, take and seal it, 

Guide it in the path to heaven. 



339. Revelation ii. 10. 

1. f\ WHAT, if we are Christ's, 
\J Is earthly shame or loss ? 
Bright shall the crown of glory be, 

When we have borne the cross. 

2. Keen was the trial once, 

Bitter the cup of woe, 
When martyred saints, baptized in blood, 
Christ's sufferings shared below. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 473 

3. Bright is their glory now, 

Koundless their joy above, 
Where, on the bosom of their God, 
They rest in perfect love. 

4. Lord, may that grace be ours, 

Like them in faith to bear 
All that of sorrow, grief, or pain 
May be our portion here. 

5. Enough, if Thou at last 

The w T ord of blessing give, 
And let us rest beneath Thy feet, 
Where saints and angels live. 

REV. SIR H. W. BAKER. 



340. Hebrews vi. 19. 

1. ATOW I have found the ground wherein 
±\ Sure my soul's anchor may remain : 
The wounds of Jesus, for my sin 

Before the world's foundation slain ; 
Whose mercy shall unshaken stay 
When heaven and earth are fled away. 

2. Love, Thou bottomless abyss ! 

My sins are swallowed up in Thee : 



474 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 

Covered is my unrighteousness, 

Nor spot of guilt remains in me: 
While Jesus' blood through earth and skies, 
Mercy, free, boundless mercy, cries ! 

3. With faith I plange me in t 

Here is my hope, my joy. n 
Hither, when hell assails, I flee, 

I look into my Saviour's breast. 
Away, sad doubt and anxious fear ! 
Mercy is all that's written there. 

4. Though waves and storms go o'er my head ; 

Though strength, and health, and friends 
be gone, 
Though joys be withered all and dead ; 

Though every comfort be withdrawn ; 
On this my steal fast soul relies : 
Father, Thy mercy never dies. 

TRANSLATED BY JOHN WESLEY. 



341. Psalm cix. 129. 130. 

1. f\ WORD of God Incarnate, 
\J Wisdom from on high, 
O Truth unchanged, unchanging, 
Light of our dark sky ; 



&PIBITUA 

We praise Thee for the radiance 
That from the hallowed page, 

A lantern to our foots i- 
Shines on from age to age. 

2. The Church from Thee, her Master, 

Received the gift divine ; 
And still that light she lifteth 

O'er all the earth to shine. 
It is the golden casket 

Where gems of truth are stored ; 
It is the heaven-drawn picture 

Of Thee, the living Word. 

3. It floateth like a banner 

Before God's host unfurled ; 
It shineth like a beacon 
Above the darkling world ; 
. It is the chart and comp 

That o'er life's surging sea, 
'Mid mists, and rocks, and quicksands, 
Still guide, O Christ, to Thee. 

4. O make Thy Church, dear Saviour, 

A lamp of burnished gold, 
To bear before the nations 

Thy true light, as of old. 
O teach Thy wandering pilgrims 

By this their path to trace. 






476 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Till, clouds and darkness ended. 
They see Thee face to face. 

w. w. HOW. 



342- Isaiah lviii. 18, 14. 

1. TTTELCOME, sweet day, of days the best, 

T T The time of holy mirth and rest: 

To God's own house repair. 
To hear His word and see His face, 
To learn His will and sing His grace, 

To join in praise and prayer. 

2. This is employment all divine ; 
My soul, the blest assembly join, 

And from the world retire ; 
Go, bow before thy Maker's throne, 
Thy risen Saviour's glories own, 

And fan devotion's fire. 

3. Forget the trifles here below, 

The shining heap, the gaudy show, 

Vain mirth and worldly cares : 
On wings of strong devotion rise, 
Pass every cloud, pass all the skies, 
And soar above the stars. 



SPIR1 77 T A L SONGS. 477 

To God direct thy steady flight, 

Great Fund of bliss, and Source of light, 

And there delight thine eyes ; 
View every shining wonder o'er, 
With glad transported heart adore, 

And feast in paradise. 

SIMON BROWNE. 



343. Luke. ii. 20. 

1. fTlHERE is an hour of peaceful rest, 
A To mourning wanderers given ; 
There is a joy for souls distrest, 

A balm for every wounded breast, 
'Tis found above in heaven. 

2. There is a home for weary souls 

By sin and sorrow driven ; 
When tossed on life's tempestuous shoals, 
Where storms arise, and ocean rolls, 

And all is drear but heaven. 

3. There, faith lifts up her cheerful eye, 

To brighter prospects given ; 
And views the tempest passing by, 
The evening shadows quickly fly, 

And all serene in heaven. 



478 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

4. There, fragrant flowers, immortal, boom, 
And joys supreme are given ; 
There, rays divine disperse the gloom : 
Beyond the confines of the tomb 
Appears the dawn of heaven, 

w. B. TAPPAN. 



344. Psalm xxi. 19. 

1. "jlfY God, how wonderful Thou art, 
ill Thy majesty how bright, 
How beautiful Thy mercy-scat 

In depths of burning light. 

2. How dread are Thine eternal years, 

O Everlasting Lord ; 
By prostrate spirits day and night 
Incessantly adored. 

3. How beautiful, how beautiful, 

The sight of Thee must be, 
Thine endless wisdom, boundless power, 
And awful purity. 

4. how I fear Thee, Living God, 

With deepest, tenclercst fears, 
And worship Thee with trembling hope, 
And penitential tears. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 479 

5. Yet I may love The: too, O Lord, 

Almighty as Thou a: 
For Thou hast stooped to ask of me 
The love of my poor heart. 

6. No earthly father loves like Thee, 

No mother half so mild 
Bears and forbears, as Thou hast done 
With me, Thy sinful child. 

7. Father of Jesus, love's reward, 

What rapture will it be. 
Prostrate before Thy throne to lie. 
And gaze, and gaze on Thee. 

f. w. FABEH. 



345- 2 Thessalonians ii. 16, 17. 

1. T ORD, with glowing heart Fd praise Thee 
JU For the bliss Thy love bestows, 
For the pardoning grace tha< saves me. 

And the peace that from it flows. 
Help, O God, my weak endeavor. 

This dull soul to rapture raise ; 
Thou must light the flame, or never 

Can my love be warmed to praise. 



480 SPIRITUAL SONGS.. 

2. Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee 

Wretched wander, r, far astray ; 
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee 

From the paths of denth away. 
Praise, with love's devoutcst feeling, 

Him who saw thy guilt-born fear, 
And, the light of hope revealing, 

Bade the blood-stained cross appear. 

3 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling 
Vainly would my lips express ; 
Low before Thy footstool kneeling, 

Deign Thy suppliant's prayer to bless. 
Let Thy grace, my soul's chief treasure, 

Love's pure flame within me raise ; 
And since words can never measure, 
Let my life show forth Thy praise. 

f. s. KEY. 



346. Luke xxii. 32. 

1. f\ THOU, whose filmed and failing eye, 
\J Ere yet it closed in death, 
Beheld Thy mother's agony, 

The shameful cross beneath : 

2. Remember them like her, through whom 

The sword of grief is driven, 



PIRITUAZ SONGS. 481 

And oh, to cheer their cheerless gloom, 
Be Thy dear mercy uiven. 

Let Thine own word of tenderness 

Drop on them from above ; 
Its music shall the lone heart bless, 

Its touch shall heal with love. 

O Son of Mary, Son of God, 

The way of mortal ill, 
By Thy blest feet in triumph trod, 

Our feet are treading still. 

But not with strength like Thine, we go 

This dark and dreadful way ; 
As Thou wert strengthened in Thy woe, 

So strengthen us, we pray. 

A. R. THOMPSON. 



347. John xv. 10. 

1. T WOULD love Thee, God and Father, 
JL My Redeemer and my King : 
I would love Thee ; for, without Thee, 

Life is but a bitter thing. 
I would love Thee ; look upon me, 

Ever guide me with Thine eye : 
I would love Thee ; if not nourished 

By Thy love, my soul would die. 



482 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. I would love Thee ; may Thy brightness 

Dazzle my rejoicing eyes ; 
I would love Thee ; may Thy goodness 

Watch from heaven o'er all I prize. 
I would love Thee, I have vowed it ; 

On Thy love my heart is set ; 
While I love Thee, I will never 

My Redeemer's blood forget. 

MADAME GUYON. 



348. Nehemiah xiii. 31. 

1. f\ THOU from whom all goodness flows, 
\J I lift my heart to Thee ; 

In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, 
Dear Lord, remember me. 

2. When groaning on my burdened heart 

My sins lie heavily, 
Thy pardon speak, new peace impart, 
In love remember me. 

3. Temptations sore obstruct my way, 

And ills I cannot flee ; 
O give me strength, Lord, as my day ; 
For good remember me, 

4. Distrest with pain, disease, and grief, 

This feeble body see ; 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 483 

Grant patience, rest, and kind relief; 
Hear and remember me. 

5. If on my face for Thy dear name, 

Shame and reproaches be, 
All hail reproach, and welcome shame, 
If Thou remember me. 

6. The hour is near ; consigned to death, 

I own the just decree: 
Saviour, with my last parting breath, 



I'll cry, Remember me. 

THOMAS HA WE IS. 



349. Phil. iv. 6, 7. 

1. "If Y God, is any hour so sweet, 

ill From blush of morn to evening star, 
As that which calls me to Thy feet, 
The hour of prayer ? 

2. Blest is that tranquil hour of morn, 

And blest that solemn hour of eve. 
When, on the wings of prayer upborne, 
The world I leave. 

3. Then is my strength by Thee renewed ; 

Then are my sins by Thee forgiven ; 



484 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

Then dost Thou cheer my solitude 
With hopes of heaven 

4. No words can tell what sweet relief 

Here for niy every want I find ; 
What strength for warfare, balm for grief, 
What peace of mind. 

5. Hushed is each doubt, gone every fear ; 

My spirit seems in heaven to stay ; 
And e'en the penitential tear 
Is wiped away. 

6. Lord, till I reach that blissful shore, 

No privilege so dear shall be 
As thus my inmost soul to pour 
In prayer to Thee. 

CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 



350- Revelation xv. 3. 

1. Q ATNTS in glory, we together 

O Know the song that ceases never ; 
Song of songs Thou art, O Saviour, 
All that endless day. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 485 

2. Theme of Adam, when forgiven. 
Theme of Abraham, David, Stephen ; 
Souls, ye chant it entering heaven, 

Now, henceforth, alway. 

3. O the God-man ! O Immanuel ! 
Cloud by day ! Jehovah-Angel ! 
Fire by night ! He led His Israel, 

So He leads us home. 

4. Come, ye angels, round us gather, 
While to Jesus we draw nearer ; 
In His throne He'll seat forever 

Those for whom He died. 

5. Underneath His throne a river, 
Clear as crystal, flows- forever, 
Like His fulness, failing never : 

Hail, enthroned Lamb ! 

6. the unsearchable "Redeemer ! 
Shoreless Ocean, sounded never ! 
Yesterday, to-day, forever, 

Jesus Christ, the same. 

S. E. MAHMIED. 



486 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

351. Matthew xiv. 27. 



1. 



TOSSED with rough winds, and faint with 
fear, 
Above the tempest, soft and clear. 
What still small accents greet mine ear ? 
'Tis I, 'tis I ; be not afraid. 



2. 'Tis I who washed thy spirit white ; 
'Tis I who gave thy blind eyes sight ; 
'Tis I thy Lord, thy Life, thy Light : 

'Tis I, 'tis I ; be not afraid. 

3. These raging winds, this surging sea, 
Have spent their deadly force on Me ; 
They bear no breath of wrath to thee : 

'Tis I, 'tis I ; be not afraid. 

4. This bitter cup, I drank it first ; 
To thee it is no draught accurst ; 

The hand that gives it thee is pierced : 
'Tis I, 'tis I ; be not afraid. 

5. Mine eyes are watching by thy bed, 
Mine arms are underneath thy head, 
My blessing is around thee shed : 

'Tis I, 'tis I ; be not afraid. 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 487 

When on the other side thy feet 
Shall rest, 'mid thousand welcomes sweet, 
One well-known voice thy heart shall greet: 
'Tis I, 'tis I ; be not afraid. 

ELIZABETH CHARLES. 



352. Psalm xci. 



1. 



THERE is a safe and secret place 
Beneath the wings divine. 
Reserved for all the heirs of grace : 
O be that refuge mine ! 

The least and feeblest there may bide 

Uninjured and unawed ; 
While thousands fall on every side, 

He rests secure in God. 



3. The angels watch him on his way, 

And aid with friendly arm ; 

And Satan, roaring for his prey, 

May hate, but cannot harm. 

4. He feeds in pastures large and fair 

Of love and truth divine ; 
Oh, child of God, oh, glory's heir, 
How rich a lot is thine ! 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

5. A hand almighty to defend, 
An ear for every call. 
An honored life, a peaceful end, 
And heaven to crown it all ! 

HEN It Y FRANCIS LYTE. 



353. Psalm xl. 5. 

1. JESUS, my Lord, my God, my all. 

t) Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call ; 
Hear me, and from Thy dwelling-place 
Pour down the riches of Thy grace ; 
Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore, 
O make me love Thee more and more. 

2. Jesus, too late I Thee have sought, 
How can I love Thee as I ought : 
And how extol Thy matchless fame. 
The glorious beauty of Thy Name ? 
Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore. 

O make me love Thee more and more. 

3. Jesus, what didst Thou find in me, 
That Thou hast dealt so lovingly \ 

How great the joy that Thou hast brought, 
So far exceeding hope or thought ! 
Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore, 
O make me love Thee more and more. 



SPIRITUAL SONG 

Jesus, of Thee shall be my song, 

To Thee m\ heart and soul belong ; 

All that I have or am is Thine, 

And Thou, blest Saviour, Thou art mine : 

Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore, 

O make me love Thee more and more. 

HENRY COLLDsS. 



354. Romans xiv. 8. 

1. JESUS, I live to Thee, 

f) The loveliest and best ; 
My life in Thee, Thy life in me, 
In Thy blest love I rest. 

2. Jesus, I die to Thee, 

Whenever death shall come ; 
To die in Thee is life to me, 
In my eternal home. 

3. Whether to live or die, 

I know not which is best ; 
To live in Thee is bliss to me, 
To die is endless rest. 

4. Living or dying. Lord, 

I ask but to be Thine ; 
My life in Thee, Thy life in me, 
Makes heaven forever mine. 

BERRY HAP.BAUGH. 



490 SPIRITUAL SOXGS. 



355- Revelation vii. 17. 



1. TESUS, blessed Mediator, 

t) Thou the airy path hast trod ; 
Thou the Judge, the Consummator, 

Shepherd of the fold of God. 
Can I trust a fellow-being ? 

Can I trust an angel's care ? 
O Thou merciful All-seeing, 

Beam around my spirit there. 

2. Blessed fold, no foe can enter, 

And no friend departeth thence ; 
Jesus is their sun, their centre, 

And their shield Omnipotence. 
Blessed, for the Lamb shall feed them, 
• All their tears shall wipe away. 
To the living fountains lead them, 

Till fruition's perfect day. 

3. Lo, it comes, that day of wonder ; 

Louder chorals shake the skies. 
Hades' gates are burst asunder ; 

See, the new-clothed myriads rise : 
Thought, repress thy weak endeavor ; 

Here must reason prostrate fall ; 
O the ineffable Forever, 

And the eternal AH in all. 

JOSIAH COLDER. 



SPIRITUAL 491 



356- Psalm xl. 3. 

JESUS, tliis heart within me burns, 
t/ To tell Thee all its conscious love ; 
And from earth's low delights it turns, 
To taste a joy like that above. 

2. When Thou to meet me dost descend, 

In love divine, Thou Blessed One, 

The moments that with Thee I spend, 

Seem e'en as heaven itself begun. 

3. Though oft these lips my love have told, 

They still the story would repeat : 
To me the rapture ne'er grows old 
That thrills me bending at Thy feet. 

4. I breathe my words into Thine ear ; 

I seem to fix mine eyes on Thine : 

And sure that Thou dost wait to hear. 

I dare in faith to call Thee mine. 

5. Reign Thou sole Sovereign of my heart. 

My all I yield to Thv control ; 
O let me never from Thee part. 
Thou Best Beloved of my soul. 

RAY PALMER. 



492 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

357- Isaiah xlii. 16. 

1. /^\t T R y e t unfinished story 
\J Is tending all to this : 
To God the greatest glory, 

To us the greatest bliss. 
Our plans may be disjointed, 

But we may calmly rest : 
What God has once appointed 

Is better than our best. 

2. We cannot see before as, 

But our all-seeing Friend 
Is always watching o'er us, 

And knows the very end : 
And when amid our blindness 

His disappointments fall. 
We trust His loving-kindness 

Whose wisdom sends them all. 

3. They are the purple fringes 

That hide His glorious feet : 
They are the fire-wrought hinges 

Where truth and mercy meet ; 
By them the golden portal 

Of Providence shall ope. 
And lift to praise immortal 

The songs of faith and hope. 

FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL, 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 493 

358- Psalm lxxxiv. 

1. pLEASANT are Thy courts above, 
L In the land of light and love ; 
Pleasant are Thy courts below, 

In this land of sin and woe. 
Oh, my spirit longs and faints 
For the converse of Thy saints, 
For the brightness of Thy face. 
King of glory, God of grace. 

2. Happy birds, that sing and fly 
Round Thy altars, O Most High ; 
Happier souls that find a rest 

In a Heavenly Father's breast : 

Like the wandering dove, that found 

No repose on earth around, 

They can to their ark repair, 

And enjoy it ever there. 

3. Happy souls, their praises flow 
Even in this vale of woe ; 
Waters in the desert rise, 
Manna feeds them from the skies : 
On they go from strength to strength, 
Till they reach Thy throne at length ; 
At Thy feet adoring fall, 

"^Yho hast led them safe through all. 



494 SPIBITUAL SONGS. 

4. Lord ; be mine this prize to win ; 
Guide me through a world of sin ; 
Keep me by Thy saving grace ; 
Give me at Thy side a place. 
Sun and Shield alike Thou art ; 
Guide and guard my erring heart ; 
Grace and glory flow from Thee, 
Shower, oh, shower them, Lord, on me. 

HENRY FRANCIS LYTE. 



359- John xiv. 2, 

1. T^[7E are on our journey home, 

! t Where Christ our Lord is gone ; 
We shall meet around His throne, 
When He makes His people one 
|: In the new :|| Jerusalem. 

2. We can see that distant home. 

Though clouds rise dark between ; 
Faith views the radiant dome, 
And a lustre flashes keen 
|f: From the new :|| Jerusalem. 

3. O glory shining far 

From the never-setting Sun, 
O trembling morning-star, 
Our journey's almost done 
|J: To the new :|| Jerusalem. 



PIRITUAL &\ 495 

4. O hol\ iy Home, 

O rest eternal th< : 
When shall the exiles come. 

Where tl from earthly care 

: In the new :| Jerusalem. 

5. Our hearts are breaking now 

Those mansions fair to see ; 
O Lord, Thy heavens bow, 
And raise us up with Thee 
|: To the new :|| Jerusalem. 

CHARLES BEECHER. 



360. Psalm iii. 5. 

1. TN sleep's serene oblivion laid. 
JL I safely passed the silent night ; 
Again I see the breaking shade, 
I drink again the morning light. 



*2. New-born, I bless the waking hour ; 
Once more, with awe, rejoice to be ; 
My conscious soul resumes her power, 

And springs, my guardian God, too Thee. 

3. O guide me through the various maze 

My doubtful feet are doomed to tread ; 



496 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

And spread Thy shield's protecting blaze 
When dangers press around iny head. 

4. A deeper shade will soon impend, 

A deeper sleep mine eyes oppress ; 
Yet then Thy strength shall still defend. 
Thy goodness still delight to bless. 

5. That deeper shade shall break away, 

That deeper sleep shall leave mine eyes ; 
Thy light shall give eternal day, 
Thy love, the rapture of the skies. 

JOEQ* HAWKESWORTH. 



861. John xxi. 17. 

1. MORE love to Thee, O Christ, 
111 More love to Thee ! 
Hear Thou the prayer I make, 

On bended knee ; 
This is my earnest plea, 
More love, O Christ, to Thee, 
More love to Thee ! 

2. Once earthly joy I craved, 

Sought peace and rest ; 
Now Thee alone I seek, 
Give what is best : 



SPIRITUAL BONG 497 

Tins all my prayer shall be, 
More love, Christ, to Thee, 
\ More love to Thee ! 

3. Let sorrow do its work, 

Send grief and pain ; 
Sweet are Thy messengers, 

Sweet their refrain, 
When they can sing with me, 
More love, O Christ, to Thee, 

More love to Thee ! 



4. 


Then shall my latest breath 




Whisper Thy praise ; 




This be the parting cry 




My heart shall raise, 




This still its prayer shall be, 




More love, Christ, to Thee, 




More love to Thee ! 




ELIZABETH PAYSON PKEOTISS, 


362. 


Exodus xv. 13. 


i. rr 


HY loving-kindness, Lord, I sing, 



X Of grace and life the sacred spring ; 
The spring overflowing, rich, and free, 
In precious blood, once shed for me. 



498 8PIRITUA 

2. I to Thy mere; pair, 

And find Thy loving-kindness there ; 
And when to Thy sweet w 
Tin loving-kindness there I kx 

3. Lord, from the moment of my birth, 
I've nothing known but love on earth ; 
By day. by r I be, 

Thy loving-kindness follows me. 

4. From daily sin and daily w 
Thy loving-kindu 

And I will pr Lven, 

Thy loving-kindness all, in heaven. 

GEOKGE B. CHEEVEE. 



363- . 34. 

1. "FAIREST LordJe, 

-L Ruler of all nature, 
Thou of God and man the Son ! 
Thee will I cherish, 
w ill I h 
Thou, i d crown. 

8. Fair are the n 

Faii\-r still the woodla 
Robed in the blooming garb of spring : 



SPIRITUAL SONQ 199 

Jesus is fairer, 
Jesus is purer, 
Who makes the woful heart to siug. 

Fair is the sunshine, 

Fairer still the moonlight, 
And the twinkling starry host : 

Jesus shines brighter, 

Jesus shines purer 
Than all the angels heaven can boast. 



364. Psalm lxxiii. 25. 

1. "DLESSED Saviour, Thee 1 love, 
JJ All my other joys above ; 
All my hopes in Thee abide, 
Thou my Hope, and naught beside ; 
Ever let my glory be, 

Only, only, only Thee. 

2. Once again beside the cross, 
All my gain I count but loss ; 
Earthly pleasures fade away; 
Clouds they are that hide my day : 
Hence, vain shadows, let me see 
Je'sus, crucified for me. 



500 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

3. From beneath that thorny crown 
Trickle drops of cleansing down ; 
Pardon from Thy pierced hand 
Now I take, while here I stand; 
Only then I live to Thee, 
When Thy wounded side I see. 

4. Blessed Saviour, Thine am I, 
Thine to live, and Thine to die ; 
Height or depth, or earthly power, 
Ne'er shall hide my Saviour more : 
Ever shall my glory be, 

Only, only, only Thee. 

GEORGE DUFPIELD. 



365. Hebrews iv. 8, 9. 

1. I ND is there, Lord, a rest, 
J\ For weary souls designed, 
Where not a care shall stir the breast, 

Or sorrow entrance find ? 

2. Is there a blissful home, 

Where kindred minds shall meet, 
And live, and love, nor ever roam 
From that serene retreat ? 



SPIRITUAL SONGS. 501 

3. Are there bright, happy fields, 

Where naught that blooms shall die ; 
Where each new scene fresh pleasure yields, 
And healthful breezes sigh ? 

4. Are there celestial streams, 

Where living waters glide, 
With murmurs sweet as angel-dreams, 
And flowery banks beside ? 

5. Forever blessSd they, 

Whose joyful feet shall stand, 
While endless ages waste away, 
Amid that glorious land 1 

6. My soul would thither tend, 

While toilsome years are given : 
Then let me, gracious God, ascend 
To sweet repose in heaven. 

RAY PALMER. 



366. Psalm cviii. 8, 9. 

1. Q AVIOUR, happy would I be, 
O If I could but trust in Thee ; 
Trust Thy wisdom me to guide ; 
Trust Thy goodness to provide ; 
Trust Thy saving love and power ; 
Trust Thee every day and hour : 



502 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 

2. Trust Thee as the only light 
In the darkest hour of night ; 
Trust in sickness, trust in health ; 
Trust in poverty and wealth ; 
Trust in joy, and trust in grief; 
Trust Thy promise for relief: 

3. Trust Thy blood to cleanse my soul ; 
Trust Thy grace to make me whole ; 
Trust Thee living, dying, too ; 
Trust Thee all my journey through ; 
Trust Thee till my feet shall be 
Planted on the crystal sea. 

EDWIN H. NEVIN. 



367. Psalm xxiv. 7-10. 

1. nnHE eternal gates lift up their heads, 
-L The doors are opened wide ; 

The King of glory is gone up 
Unto His Father's side. 

2. Thou art gone in before us. Lord, 

Thou hast prepared a place, 
That we may be where now Thou art, 
And look upon Thy face. 



SPIRITUAL 80NG 503 

3. And ever on Thine earthly path 

A gleam of glory lies ; 
A light still breaks behind the cloud 
That veils Thee from our eyes. 

4. Lift up our thoughts, lift up our songs, 

And let Thy grace be given, 
That while we linger yet below. 
Our hearts may be in heaven ; 

5. That where Thou art at God's right hand, 

Our hope, our love may be : 
Dwell in us now, that we may dwell 
Forevermore in Thee. 

MRS. CECIL F. ALEXANDER. 




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